Disney + is developing a series based on the California Riverside School for the Deaf (CSDR) football team, which will star Troy Kotsur, winner of the 2022 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for “The Rhythm of the Heart”.
He will play the coach of the sports team.
Production company ABC Signature partnered with CSDR and the California Department of Education to develop the series, which is yet to be titled. The storyline will be based on the true story of the team’s 2021 season, when they remained undefeated and qualify for the California State Championship.
The series will portray students, teachers and their families. The writing and production team, both in front of and behind the camera, will also include artists from the deaf community.
In addition to acting, Kotsur will serve as executive producer and meet “Beat of the Heart” wife, actress Marlee Matlin, who is also the show’s producer, backstage.
The project was developed by director Ron Shelton, known for sports comedies such as “Lucky in Love” (1988), “White Men Can’t Bury” (1992) and “The Passion Game” (1996), and he still doesn’t. I don’t have a release date. debut.
Source: Terra
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