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Quibi has announced a modern take on the 1999 movie “Varsity Blues” is in development.
Tripper Clancy will write the screenplay, with Anne Fletcher (“The Proposal”) directing.
Says Mike Tollin, “For all those who cheered Mox’s refrain, ‘I don’t want your life,’ as well as all those who never heard of the West Canaan Coyotes, we’re thrilled to bring Varsity Blues to Quibi and into the 21st century!”
The original film starred James Van Der Beek, Amy Smart, Jon Voight, Ali Larter and the late Paul Walker.
Meantime, Paramount Network today ordered a 10-episode first season of “Sexy Beast”, a series adaptation from Paramount Television and Anonymous Content based on the critically-acclaimed and award-winning feature film.
Michael Caleo (“The Sopranos”) is set to write and executive produce the series. Karyn Kusama (“Destroyer”) is directing and executive producing through her company, Familystyle.
“We’re thrilled Sexy Beast is joining our robust scripted slate of originals. We were impressed with Michael Caleo’s craft of the prequel, bringing these strong characters back to life for TV audiences, and with the exceptional style Karyn Kusama plans to bring to this series,” said Keith Cox, President, Development and Production, Paramount Network and TV Land. “We’re also honored to team with our sister studio Paramount Television in collaborating on this exciting project.”
“Sexy Beast”, the series, tells the origin story of Gal Dove, a brilliant thief who finds himself descending into the seductive madness of the London criminal world during the vibrant and volatile 1990s. The series will explore the early days of Gal’s complicated relationship with Don Logan, a vicious gangster with whom Gal forms a partnership, the beginnings of his association with criminal mastermind Teddy Bass and how Gal met and fell in love with DeeDee, an adult film star who would become his wife.
