Omar Epps Teams Up with Dan Fogelman for New Hulu Football Drama
Omar Epps is set to join the cast of a new Hulu football drama, directed by Dan Fogelman. Epps reunites with Fogelman after their previous collaboration on NBC’s This Is Us.
About the New Hulu Football Drama
The untitled series will showcase life inside a professional football organization, highlighting generational family dynamics. Christopher Meloni, known for Law & Order: SVU, takes on the lead role as Danny, the head coach of the team.
Key Cast Members
- Omar Epps: Plays the Offensive Coordinator, a former NFL player.
- Christopher Meloni: Stars as Danny, the head coach.
- Sam Corlett & Tanner Zagarino: Portray Danny’s sons.
- William H. Macy: Plays team owner Hank Durkin.
- Mandy Moore & Chloe Bennet: Portray Hank’s daughters.
- Chace Crawford: Joins as the team’s General Manager.
Production Details
This project is produced by 20th Television and Skydance Sports. Dan Fogelman will write and executive produce the series, collaborating with Jess Rosenthal and Kevin Falls. Additionally, Skydance’s David Ellison, Jesse Sisgold, and Jason T. Reed will serve as executive producers.
A Reunion and Recent Work
This new venture marks a reunion for Omar Epps and Dan Fogelman, who previously worked together when Epps appeared in Season 4 of This Is Us. Epps has also recently starred as Detective Malcolm Howard in Starz’s Power Book III: Raising Kanan and completed work on the film Moses the Black.
Fogelman’s Successful Track Record
Dan Fogelman has built a strong reputation for successful projects on Hulu. His series Paradise, featuring Sterling K. Brown, received critical acclaim and garnered four Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series. This new football drama continues Fogelman’s fruitful collaboration with Hulu under his overall deal with 20th Television.
