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Man Utd's Drama: Hollywood Tackles Football History
22 Jan
Summary
- Lionsgate is developing a drama series about Manchester United's history.
- The show will cover the club's founding, rise, and major events.
- Jed Mercurio is in talks to potentially direct the series.
Hollywood studio Lionsgate is reportedly developing a generational drama series centered on the storied history of Manchester United Football Club. This ambitious project aims to explore the club's journey from its origins.
The series is set to delve into pivotal moments in Manchester United's past. Key events slated for dramatization include the team's founding in 1878, its renaming to Manchester United in 1902, and its ascendance in the 1950s under manager Matt Busby.
Viewers can anticipate coverage of significant tragedies and triumphs, such as the devastating 1958 Munich air disaster and the club's historic European Cup victory in 1968. The show will also likely touch upon the team's subsequent dominance in the Premier League.
Further adding to the project's prestige, Jed Mercurio, the acclaimed creator of "Line of Duty," is reportedly in negotiations to direct the series, signaling a potentially high-caliber production. The series is expected to captivate audiences on both sides of the Atlantic.
