Omar Epps Stars in Dan Fogelman’s New NFL Series on Hulu
Omar Epps is joining the cast of an upcoming Hulu NFL series, created by Dan Fogelman. This untitled project is designed to explore family dynamics within the realm of professional football. The show features strong ties to Fogelman’s previous work, with several actors from his acclaimed series This Is Us involved.
Cast and Characters
The series is anchored by Christopher Meloni, who will portray Danny, the head coach. Other prominent cast members include:
- Mandy Moore
- William H. Macy as Hank, the team owner
- Sam Corlett and Tanner Zagarino as Danny’s sons
- Chloe Bennet as one of Hank’s daughters
- Chace Crawford as the new General Manager
- Omar Epps as a former NFL player turned Offensive Coordinator
Production and Collaboration
This new series is produced by 20th Television and Skydance Sports. Dan Fogelman, Jess Rosenthal, and Kevin Falls serve as executive producers. Additionally, David Ellison, Jesse Sisgold, and Jason T. Reed from Skydance Sports are also involved in production.
Omar Epps’ Recent Work
Omar Epps is well-known for his role as Malik’s mechanic father in Season 4 of This Is Us. Recently, he portrayed Detective Malcolm Howard in Starz’s series Power Book III: Raising Kanan. Epps has also completed filming the feature film Moses the Black.
Expectations for the Series
Fans are eager to see Fogelman’s storytelling finesse applied to the world of the NFL. This series promises to blend sports with rich character development, much like his previous works.
