The eight-part Netflix series from the writer behind Mad Men is coming soon.
White Lotus star Michelle Monaghan will lead the new series(Image: HBO)
A star of the Mission Impossible film franchise and HBO series The White Lotus has been confirmed to appear in Netflix’s ‘answer to Heated Rivalry’.
Michelle Monaghan has been cast in an upcoming, eight-part series set to be released on the streamer. The new drama has yet to confirm its title but filming is currently underway.
It comes from creator Nick Naveda, while Bridget Bedard acts as showrunner. Naveda has previously penned indie movies Say You Will and Words on Bathroom Walls. Meanwhile, Bedard’s credits include Grosse Point Garden Society, Transparent and has worked as a writer on Mad Men episodes.
Netflix have confirmed some plot details and the series will takes place in the small working-class town of South Dorothy, Minnesota, where the high school hockey team has been churning out state championships and NHL stars for decades. This is primarily down to their legendary Coach “Sully” Sullivan being at the helm.
However, a bus crash claims the lives of several players and Sully himself. This tragic loss knocks the legs out from under the high school’s legendary team.
The town looks to Harper Sullivan, Coach Sully’s widow, to coach a new team of battered and broken young men. She is tasked with resurrecting the team from the brink of defeat, and bringing South Dorothy back to life.
What unfolds is the hopeful and unforgettable story of an underdog team who comes together to galvanize their town, reclaim their way of life, and turn their shared grief into an unstoppable superpower.
Michelle Monaghan leads the cast in the role of Harper Sullivan. Viewers will recognise her from the most recent series of The White Lotus as well as Tom Cruise’s love interest in multiple Mission Impossible films. She has also starred in season one of True Detective as well as The Family Plan.
She will be joined by and ensemble cast which includes:
- Emilie Bierre (Teacup, A Colony) as Riley Sullivan
- Shai Chase (Diary of a Muslim Cynic, ANINO) as Henry Sullivan
- Josh Macqueen (Motorheads, Black Snow) as Rhett Nelson
- Costa D’Angelo (Tell Me Lies, the upcoming East of Eden) as Owen Boone
- Carter Shimp (Best Medicine, Curse of the Sin Eater) as Austin Ryder
- Ethan Holder (Ballard) as Cooper Cunningham
- Isaac Arellanes (My Life with the Walter Boys, Reservation Dogs) as Manny Rodriguez
- Chloe Avakian (Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy, This Is Not a Test) as Izzy Miller
- Caleb Baumann (It’s Not Like That, Grey’s Anatomy) as Elu
- River Codack (Happy Face, Earth Abides) as Tyler Walker
- Angus Albinati as Jack McGrath
- Callum Orchison (The Best Is Yet to Come) as Derek Marchbanks
Production has not long got underway on the new series and there is yet to be a release date confirmed. However, the streamer is expected to issue further updates in the near future.
Fans have already shared their anticipation after the update of the show was shared on social media. Many have made the connection that the storyline seems inspired by the tragic 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash in Canada.
Although direct inspiration of this to the show is unconfirmed by makers of the show. One fan shared heir excitement and posted online: “Anyone else getting Friday Night Lights vibes but on ice? Okay Netflix… this has potential.”
Another added: “Netflix’s response to Heated Rivalry.” While someone else admitted: “Didn’t expect a hockey drama from Netflix.”
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