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Ty Burrell Revives Classic 'Coach' Series for NBC
21 Oct
Summary
- NBC is developing a 'Coach' reboot with Ty Burrell attached.
- The new series will focus on basketball, not football.
- A previous 'Coach' sequel attempt was scrapped in 2015.
NBC is exploring a revival of the beloved ABC comedy 'Coach,' with actor Ty Burrell attached to executive produce and star. The planned series aims to reimagine the show with a single-camera format, differing from the original multi-camera setup.
Burrell is slated to play a legendary coach who returns to his hometown in Minnesota. His mission will be to revitalize his alma mater's basketball program and reconnect with the local community, offering a new narrative focus.
The original 'Coach' series aired on ABC for nine seasons from 1989 to 1997, starring Craig T. Nelson as head coach Hayden Fox. The show primarily focused on college football.
This development represents NBC's second effort to bring 'Coach' back. In 2015, the network ordered a sequel series starring Nelson, but it was canceled during production due to reported creative differences.
