A League of Their Own is a TV adaptation, but not a rigid remake, of the infamous film of 1992 that goes by the same name and is regarded as a true classic. Naturally, the expectations from the upcoming series are quite high and the crowd is in no way willing to cry (in baseball). Will Graham and Abbi Jackson, who also happen to star in the series, are the re-creators and the executive producers of the sports comedy-drama, set in the backdrop of World War II. Keep reading to know more about the upcoming miniseries of A League of Their Own.
A League of Their Own: Plot and Cast
The official synopsis of A League of Their Own highlights that the upcoming show maintains the joyous spirit of Penny Marshall’s cherished classic, while expanding the view of the plot to incorporate the tale of a generation of women who possessed the dream of playing held the potential to be a professional baseball player. A League of Their Own provides a deeper regard for sexuality and race. It follows the journey of an entirely novel ensemble of characters who pave their ways toward the field, both in and outside of the league.
Abbi Jacobson as Carson Shaw, D’Arcy Carden as Greta, Chanté Adams as Max, Roberta Colindrez as Lupe, Gbemisola Ikumelo as Clance, Priscilla Delgado as Esti González, Kelly McCormack as Jess, and Nick Offerman as Casey Porter. The cast also includes Melanie Field as Jo Deluca, Kate Berlant as Shirley Cohen, Patrice Covington as Gracie, Andia Winslow as Esther, Lil Frex as Ana, Kevin Dunn as Morris Baker, Marinda Anderson as Leah, Nancy Lenehan as Vivienne Hughes, Kendall Johnson as Gary, Molly Ephraim as Maybelle Fox, Patrick J. Adams as Charlie, Lea Robinson as Bertie Hart, Rae Gray as Terri, Nat Faxon as Marshall, Marquise Vilsón as Red Wright, Don Fanelli as Alan Baker,
Saidah Ekulona as Toni Chapman, and Alex Désert as Edgar.
A League of Their Own: Release Date
A League of Their Own releases on August 12, 2022, Friday on Amazon Prime Video. The show will have eight episodes, all of which will be available at once for Prime Video users from the very day of its release.
A League of Their Own: Trailer
Click below to watch the official trailer of A League of Their Own.