HBO Max has a long list of exciting projects in the works, and they just added another one to the mix. Spinoff series Rydell High, based on our favorite ‘70s musical Grease, is being developed by this streaming service.
According to the official logline, this show will explore peer pressures at high school, the horrors of puberty, and the rollercoaster of life in middle America with a modern sensibility. It’s set to take place in the ‘50s, bring back some of the characters from the original movie, and feature a series of epic musical numbers – both old and new.
Sarah Aubrey, head of content at HBO Max, promised this project will bring back the same spirit, energy, and excitement of the original film, starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.
“Grease is an iconic pop-culture phenomenon that works for every generation, and I’m thrilled that our friends at Paramount were excited about the idea of opening up the show and putting it on a larger canvas for a weekly series,” stated Aubrey.
Grease: Rydell High is still in early stages of development, and showrunner, episode count and premiere date are yet to be announced.
