Cast and Character Descriptions Revealed for the Upcoming A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN Series at Amazon
We’ve got some new information regarding the upcoming series reboot of A League of Their Own that’s coming to Amazon Prime. The streamer is calling the series a “fresh approach” to the story told in the beloved 1992 film that was based on the true stories of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League that was founded in 1943. The show will be an hour-long comedy that “follows the league and its players as they fight to keep it alive through close games, injuries, sexual awakenings and road trips across a rapidly changing U.S.”
The series is being written and executive produced by Abbi Jacobson (Broad City) and Will Graham (Mozart in the Jungle). Johnson is also set to star. Here’s a list of the cast so far, and their character descriptions:
Abbi Jacobson: Carson Shaw
Carson's a catcher from a tiny farm town, who suddenly finds herself hopping the train to Chicago to chase a dream she didn't even know she had.
D’Arcy Carden (The Good Place): Greta
Greta is a first basewoman with unbelievable stretch. Off the field, she's also effortless, traveling the globe seeking new adventures and liaisons.
Chanté Adams (Bad Hair): Max
Max is a pitcher with an arm that could make men weep. She is ready for the big leagues and now she just needs to make her own path there.
Gbemisola Ikumelo (Sex Education): Clance
Born and raised in Rockford, Clance is Max's best friend and biggest supporter, and a budding young artist in her own right.
Kelly McCormack (Ginny & Georgia): Jess
A shortstop from Moosejaw, Canada, Jess was born to play the game. On the field, Jess feels the most herself and wishes the game would never end.
Roberta Colindrez (I Love Dick): Mita
A cool, calm and collected pitcher from Texas ranch country, Mita’s got a killer poker face, on and off the field. She won't reveal her secrets easily.
Priscilla Delgado (Julieta): Izzy
Straight from Havana, Izzy is the youngest, most enthusiastic Peach.
Melanie Field (Heathers): Jo (recurring)
Jo's a power hitter from Queens who has survived countless escapades with her best friend, Greta. Boisterous and up for anything, Jo will defend her teammates until the end.
I love this movie, so I’ll definitely be willing to give the series a shot. It has the potential to be great for sure.
We will let you know as soon as we have a date for the series. Will you be tuning in?
via: THR