The hit 1992 movie A League of Their Own is being adapted into a new television series, and the cast has been announced! This new series will follow a new set of characters as they navigate the challenges and joys of playing professional women’s baseball in the 1940s. Read on to learn more about the cast and the behind-the-scenes of the series.
Introducing the Cast
The series will be led by a cast of both established and new faces. Gbemisola Ikumelo, Kelly McCormack, and Priscilla Delgado have been cast as the three female leads, while Patrice Goodman and Patrice Cols will be recurring characters. The cast also includes Simone Ashley, Katie Kreisler, Chantel Riley, and D’Arcy Carden.
The male cast includes James Alexander, Bayo Gbadamosi, and Andrew Moodie. The cast is rounded out by the likes of Roberta Colindrez, Kate Bond, and Abbie Hern.
Behind the Scenes of the Series
The series is being executive produced by Abi Estrin and Rachel Morse, who also wrote the pilot. The series is being directed by Nzingha Stewart, who is best known for directing episodes of the hit series Insecure.
The series will be produced by Sony Pictures Television and distributed by Amazon Studios. Filming is set to take place in Atlanta, Georgia and is expected to begin in early 2021.
A League of Their Own is sure to be an exciting series, and fans can’t wait to see the cast in action! With a talented cast, a great creative team, and a unique setting, the series is sure to be a hit.
Recently, keen fans of the movie “A League of Their Own” (1992) have something to be excited for. In 2022, a new tv series adaption of the beloved film is set to be released, and the cast has just been announced.
The original movie told the inspiring story of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League during World War II, and starred Lori Petty, Geena Davis, and Tom Hanks. The upcoming tv spinoff is set to pick up the characters’ story years later.
The new series will star Abbi Jacobson as Dottie Hinson and D’Arcy Carden as Mae Mordabito. Abbi Jacobson, best known for her role on the sitcom “Broad City” (2014-2019), will star as the protagonist, with comedic actress D’Arcy Carden tackling the part of her best friend and teammate, Mae.
Geena Davis is also set to reprise her role of team manager, Jimmy Dugan, from the original movie. Chanté Adams, from the critically acclaimed movie “Roxanne, Roxanne” (2018), will round out the core cast, playing catcher and team captain Racine Poorbell.
The series will provide an opportunity to explore the characters’ events that occurred in the years between and catch up with the original stars of the movie. No doubt, viewers will experience a burst of nostalgia while watching.
A premiere date for the series has yet to be announced. In the meantime, fans of the original movie can expect the cast to bring their enthusiasm and energy to the beloved classic.
