The classic 1992 movie, “A League of Their Own” is making a comeback in 2022. This time, it’s coming to the small screen in the form of a television series. In the series, viewers will be taken on a journey back in time to the 1940s, as the story of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) is brought to life.
Introducing “A League of Their Own”
“A League of Their Own” is a 1992 comedy-drama film about the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL). The movie follows the stories of two sisters, Dottie and Kit, as they try to make it in the AAGPBL. The movie was a critical and commercial success and was nominated for several awards, including two Academy Awards.
Unveiling the 2022 TV Series
The movie has been given a modern makeover and is set to be released as a television series on Amazon Prime Video in 2022. The series will be a continuation of the original movie, following the same characters as they face new challenges in the AAGPBL. It will explore the struggles and triumphs of the women who played in the league, as well as their relationships with the people around them.
The series will be produced by Sony Pictures Television and will be written and executive produced by Abbi Jacobson, best known for her role in the hit sitcom, “Broad City”. The show will also be executive produced by Will Graham and Marielle Heller, who directed the original movie.
The series is sure to be a hit with fans of the original movie and those who are interested in the history of the AAGPBL. With its all-star cast and compelling story, it is sure to be a hit when it premieres in 2022.
Fans of the original movie and those who are interested in the history of the AAGPBL will be excited to see “A League of Their Own” come to life on the small screen in 2022. With its all-star cast and compelling story, it is sure to be an entertaining and inspiring series.
The much-anticipated television series “A League of Their Own”, which began shooting in early 2021, is soon to be released by Amazon Prime Video in 2022. Adapted from the beloved 1992 feature film, and produced by Fox 21 Television Studios and Amazon Studios, the series follows the real-life story of the first professional baseball league for women in US history.
Set during World War II and 1943, the show promises to be a powerful period drama and celebrates the trail blazing All American Girls Professional Baseball League. This new series will offer a fascinating exploration of the need for strong female role models, and what the women of this league endured in the pursuit of their sport.
The show is described as a fun, poignant, and inspiring look at the beginnings of a new era that saw professional women athletes becoming household names. With a beautiful backdrop of the 1940s and a great cast, this is sure to be an entertaining and uplifting series that dives deep into the topics of equality, identity and perseverance.
The ensemble cast includes D’Arcy Carden, Abbie Cornish, Kelly McCormack, McKenna Grace, Al Thompson and Priscilla Delgado. Carden and Cornish will play team managers of the Rockford Peaches and the Racine Bells respectively. The show will also reunite much of the original cast from the movie, including Geena Davis and Lori Petty. In addition to the returning cast is a lineup of amazing guest stars, including Kate Berlant, Erinn Hayes, and Oscar winning actress Octavia Spencer.
Every episode will be directed by a woman, including Leslye Headland and Marielle Heller. Executive producers are Kelly Cantley and Abby West, Gail Berman and Lucy Fisher, as well as Academy Award winner Marielle Heller, Seth Gordon, and Lynda Obst.
A League of Their Own is an excellent addition to Amazon Prime’s catalog, and the series looks to be an inspiring and hilarious tale about friendship, family and resilience – in the face of impossible odds. With a dynamic cast, inspiring story and beautiful aesthetic, this series looks sure to add an amazing chapter to the All American Girls Professional Baseball League’s story.
