There was a moment on the series premiere of the new Fox series Rescue: Hi-Surf that could have caused you to be confused about the connection between two characters.
At one point in the episode, Arielle Kebbel‘s Em referred to Robbie Magasiva‘s Sonny as “uncle.” So are they related?
Keep reading to find out more…
No, that’s just a term of endearment for an elder in Hawaii!
Series creator Matt Kester explained to TVLine, “In Hawaii, a person who is your elder and you have a great deal of respect for, whether or not they’re a blood relative, you’ll typically call them your auntie or uncle. I distinctly remember the point in my life where all my friend’s and my kids’ friends started calling me uncle. You feel kind of old in that moment. But the islands are small, and we’re all kind of connected on them,...
At one point in the episode, Arielle Kebbel‘s Em referred to Robbie Magasiva‘s Sonny as “uncle.” So are they related?
Keep reading to find out more…
No, that’s just a term of endearment for an elder in Hawaii!
Series creator Matt Kester explained to TVLine, “In Hawaii, a person who is your elder and you have a great deal of respect for, whether or not they’re a blood relative, you’ll typically call them your auntie or uncle. I distinctly remember the point in my life where all my friend’s and my kids’ friends started calling me uncle. You feel kind of old in that moment. But the islands are small, and we’re all kind of connected on them,...
- 9/25/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Rescue: Hi-Surf is off to a strong start for Fox.
The lifeguard drama debuted to 4.7M viewers on Sunday night, according to live + same-day data from Nielsen.
The premiere episode also managed a 1.1 rating among adults 18-49, which is quite impressive as scripted broadcast series rarely perform that well in same-day ratings anymore.
In fact, it was TV’s highest-rated fall drama debut in six years, since the CBS premiere of God Friended Me in September 2018. It’s also the first time a new fall drama and comedy from the same network have debuted as the week’s No. 1 show, alongside Universal Basic Guys.
The solid performance is thanks in part to a lead-in from an NFL doubleheader. The episode was part one of a special two-night premiere, which continues Monday night.
Co-produced by Warner Bros. Television and Fox Entertainment Studios, Rescue Hi-Surf is an action-packed drama that follows the...
The lifeguard drama debuted to 4.7M viewers on Sunday night, according to live + same-day data from Nielsen.
The premiere episode also managed a 1.1 rating among adults 18-49, which is quite impressive as scripted broadcast series rarely perform that well in same-day ratings anymore.
In fact, it was TV’s highest-rated fall drama debut in six years, since the CBS premiere of God Friended Me in September 2018. It’s also the first time a new fall drama and comedy from the same network have debuted as the week’s No. 1 show, alongside Universal Basic Guys.
The solid performance is thanks in part to a lead-in from an NFL doubleheader. The episode was part one of a special two-night premiere, which continues Monday night.
Co-produced by Warner Bros. Television and Fox Entertainment Studios, Rescue Hi-Surf is an action-packed drama that follows the...
- 9/23/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
On Monday September 23 2024, Fox broadcasts Rescue: Hi-Surf!
Mauka to Makai Season 1 Episode 2 Episode Summary
The upcoming episode of “Rescue: Hi-Surf,” titled “Mauka to Makai,” promises to be filled with tension and excitement. This episode will air on Fox and follows the gripping story of a young tourist who gets swept away by a sudden flash flood. The chaos of the flood pulls her far from her family and into the deep sea, creating a desperate situation.
In this episode, Em faces a tough decision. Despite Sonny’s warnings and concerns for her safety, she decides to take a bold risk. Em’s determination to save the lost tourist drives her to act, even when it puts her own life in danger. This choice highlights her bravery and commitment to helping others, but it also raises questions about the risks involved in rescue operations.
As the episode unfolds, viewers will see...
Mauka to Makai Season 1 Episode 2 Episode Summary
The upcoming episode of “Rescue: Hi-Surf,” titled “Mauka to Makai,” promises to be filled with tension and excitement. This episode will air on Fox and follows the gripping story of a young tourist who gets swept away by a sudden flash flood. The chaos of the flood pulls her far from her family and into the deep sea, creating a desperate situation.
In this episode, Em faces a tough decision. Despite Sonny’s warnings and concerns for her safety, she decides to take a bold risk. Em’s determination to save the lost tourist drives her to act, even when it puts her own life in danger. This choice highlights her bravery and commitment to helping others, but it also raises questions about the risks involved in rescue operations.
As the episode unfolds, viewers will see...
- 9/23/2024
- by US Posts
- TV Regular
In May 2023, Fox said goodbye to its most popular scripted series, 9-1-1, due to outside studio licensing costs (that show moved to ABC). The 9-1-1: Lone Star spin-off series was subsequently cancelled with the current fifth season. Now, the network has introduced its own action drama series. Will Rescue: Hi-Surf also be a big hit? Will it be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned.
An action drama series created by Matt Kester, the Rescue: Hi-Surf TV show stars Robbie Magasiva, Arielle Kebbel, Adam Demos, Kekoa Kekumano, Alex Aiono, and Zoe Cipres. Shawn Hatosy, Ian Anthony Dale, and Sea Shimooka recur. The story follows the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu -- the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world. Captain Harlan "Sonny" Jennings...
An action drama series created by Matt Kester, the Rescue: Hi-Surf TV show stars Robbie Magasiva, Arielle Kebbel, Adam Demos, Kekoa Kekumano, Alex Aiono, and Zoe Cipres. Shawn Hatosy, Ian Anthony Dale, and Sea Shimooka recur. The story follows the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu -- the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world. Captain Harlan "Sonny" Jennings...
- 9/23/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
On Monday, September 23 The Talk is guest co-hosted by Wayne Brady, who is joined by actor Robbie Magasiva. Magasiva stars in the new Fox series Rescue Hi-Surf, which made its debut on September 22. Rescue Hi-Surf is an action-packed drama series created by Matt Kester. The show offers a glimpse into the demanding personal […]
The Talk: Wayne Brady Co-Hosts and Robbie Magasiva Guests...
The Talk: Wayne Brady Co-Hosts and Robbie Magasiva Guests...
- 9/23/2024
- by Riley Avery
- MemorableTV
Rescue: Hi-Surf Creator Answers Our Embarrassing Question From the Series Premiere — Plus, Grade It!
Rescue: Hi-Surf made an early splash on Sunday, riding the wave of an NFL doubleheader before it officially premieres on Monday in its regular timeslot (Fox, 9/8c). So let’s dive into the episode, shall we?
For creator Matt Kester, a Hawaii native and lifelong surfer, the new series is a tribute to the men and women who keep the North Shore safe. “From the time I was a kid, lifeguards were a ubiquitous presence,” he tells TVLine. “Everybody has a ton of respect for them. The waves get big here, they get dangerous, and every time you go out there,...
For creator Matt Kester, a Hawaii native and lifelong surfer, the new series is a tribute to the men and women who keep the North Shore safe. “From the time I was a kid, lifeguards were a ubiquitous presence,” he tells TVLine. “Everybody has a ton of respect for them. The waves get big here, they get dangerous, and every time you go out there,...
- 9/23/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Arielle Kebbel, who trades in her firefighter gear from ABC’s “9-1-1” to play a lifeguard on Hawaii’s punishing North Shore in the new Fox series “Rescue Hi-Surf,” told TheWrap that the demanding role is “a dream come true” — even if it comes with bloody knees, scars and learning to hold her breath underwater.
The actress, who also played Lexi Branson on “The Vampire Diaries,” described the audition process as “intense.” But that was just a precursor to the ongoing physical training, which included getting certified as a real lifeguard, a scuba diver and to operate both Jet Skis and all-terrain vehicles.
Kebbel also talked with TheWrap about her character, Emily “Em” Wright, one of the few female lifeguards in a leadership position on the show.
TheWrap: What was the audition process like?
Arielle Kebbel: The audition focused on the acting, but any time I was in conversation...
The actress, who also played Lexi Branson on “The Vampire Diaries,” described the audition process as “intense.” But that was just a precursor to the ongoing physical training, which included getting certified as a real lifeguard, a scuba diver and to operate both Jet Skis and all-terrain vehicles.
Kebbel also talked with TheWrap about her character, Emily “Em” Wright, one of the few female lifeguards in a leadership position on the show.
TheWrap: What was the audition process like?
Arielle Kebbel: The audition focused on the acting, but any time I was in conversation...
- 9/23/2024
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Fox dives into the dramatic depths of the lifeguard tower with their new hour-long drama, “Rescue: Hi-Surf.” From executive producer and director John Wells and executive producer Matt Kester, the series heads to Hawaii, where it follows the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards patrolling the famously dangerous coastline of the North Shore of O’ahu.
The series synopsis promises “each episode will feature these dedicated, heroic and adrenaline-seeking first-responders saving lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions of Hawaii’s Seven Mile Miracle.”
It stars Robbie Magasiva (“Wentworth”), Arielle Kebbel (“John Tucker Must Die”), Adam Demos (“Sex/Life”), Kekoa Kekumano (“The White Lotus”), Alex Aiono (“Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin:) and Zoe Cipres.
When Does “Rescue: Hi-Surf” Premiere?
“Rescue: Hi-Surf” will have a two-part premiere, airing on Sunday before moving to its regular Monday airdate with Episode 2.
The first episode premieres on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 8:00-9:00 p.
The series synopsis promises “each episode will feature these dedicated, heroic and adrenaline-seeking first-responders saving lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions of Hawaii’s Seven Mile Miracle.”
It stars Robbie Magasiva (“Wentworth”), Arielle Kebbel (“John Tucker Must Die”), Adam Demos (“Sex/Life”), Kekoa Kekumano (“The White Lotus”), Alex Aiono (“Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin:) and Zoe Cipres.
When Does “Rescue: Hi-Surf” Premiere?
“Rescue: Hi-Surf” will have a two-part premiere, airing on Sunday before moving to its regular Monday airdate with Episode 2.
The first episode premieres on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 8:00-9:00 p.
- 9/22/2024
- by Haleigh Foutch
- The Wrap
Set against the dramatic coastlines of Oahu’s North Shore, Rescue: Hi-Surf follows the heroic team keeping beachgoers safe from ocean dangers. Creator Matt Kester draws on his experience with gritty crime shows to bring authenticity to the demanding work of open-water lifeguards.
Directors like John Wells ensure breathtaking visuals that immerse viewers in the action. Over the course of its first season, the series strives to balance these pulse-pounding rescues with the personal lives of its characters, exploring complex issues within both the tight-knit community and changing island culture.
As a reviewer, evaluating the early episodes provides insight into the strengths and growing edges of this promising new show. From production value to character development, an examination of key elements shapes understanding of Rescue: Hi-Surf’s potential and room for growth in engaging audiences around important local stories.
The Lifeguards of Oahu’s North Shore
The men and women...
Directors like John Wells ensure breathtaking visuals that immerse viewers in the action. Over the course of its first season, the series strives to balance these pulse-pounding rescues with the personal lives of its characters, exploring complex issues within both the tight-knit community and changing island culture.
As a reviewer, evaluating the early episodes provides insight into the strengths and growing edges of this promising new show. From production value to character development, an examination of key elements shapes understanding of Rescue: Hi-Surf’s potential and room for growth in engaging audiences around important local stories.
The Lifeguards of Oahu’s North Shore
The men and women...
- 9/22/2024
- by Shahrbanoo Golmohamadi
- Gazettely
“Back in the day if u did a tv show called surf dracula you’d see that fool surfing every week in new adventures,” a famous viral tweet posits. “But in the streaming era the entire 1st season gotta be a long ass flashback to how he got the surfboard until you finally get to see him surf for 5 min in the finale.”
“Surf Dracula” comes to mind while watching “Rescue Hi-Surf,” not just because of the subject matter, but because there’s a surf rescue in the first five minutes of Fox’s Hawaii-set action series. “Rescue Hi-Surf” is an old school broadcast drama that values efficiency and immediacy in its storytelling. It delivers what its title promises before the pilot’s opening credits roll.
The series hails from creator and showrunner Matt Kester and executive producer John Wells, who directs the first two episodes and gives it a...
“Surf Dracula” comes to mind while watching “Rescue Hi-Surf,” not just because of the subject matter, but because there’s a surf rescue in the first five minutes of Fox’s Hawaii-set action series. “Rescue Hi-Surf” is an old school broadcast drama that values efficiency and immediacy in its storytelling. It delivers what its title promises before the pilot’s opening credits roll.
The series hails from creator and showrunner Matt Kester and executive producer John Wells, who directs the first two episodes and gives it a...
- 9/22/2024
- by Liam Mathews
- The Wrap
Never let it be said that Fox’s Rescue Hi-Surf doesn’t try to deliver what’s expected of it. The action drama regularly metes out dangerous rescues of the lifeguarding variety, plunging deep into the Pacific or zipping around on a succession of jet skis. When its hard-bodied heroes aren’t saving each other’s necks or bickering over office politics, they’re dutifully making eyes at one another.
The series functions simultaneously as a safety warning (the currents around Oahu’s North Shore can be intense, apparently!) and a tourism ad (… but don’t they still look so pretty and fun to splash around in?). Most of all, it aims to execute on the dependable formula of life-and-death stakes plus interpersonal intrigue plus attractive stars. There’s only one problem: It’s just … not that fun.
As diligently as creator Matt Kester checks off all these narrative boxes,...
The series functions simultaneously as a safety warning (the currents around Oahu’s North Shore can be intense, apparently!) and a tourism ad (… but don’t they still look so pretty and fun to splash around in?). Most of all, it aims to execute on the dependable formula of life-and-death stakes plus interpersonal intrigue plus attractive stars. There’s only one problem: It’s just … not that fun.
As diligently as creator Matt Kester checks off all these narrative boxes,...
- 9/21/2024
- by Angie Han
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Fox’s fall 2024 primetime lineup includes the new action drama Rescue: Hi-Surf, premiering on Sunday, September 22nd at 8pm Et/Pt. Set on Hawaii’s North Shore, the lifeguard drama’s lengthy season one teaser promises viewers will get a real look at what lifeguards experience while protecting one of the world’s most dangerous stretches of ocean.
New season one episodes air on Mondays at 9pm Et/Pt beginning on September 23rd.
The one-hour drama stars Robbie Magasiva (Wentworth) as Harlan “Sonny” Jennings, Arielle Kebbel as Emily “Em” Wright, Adam Demos (Sex / Life) as Will Ready, Kekoa Kekumano as Laka Hanohano, Alex Aiono (Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin) as Kainalu Emerson, and Zoe Cipres as Hina Alexander. Sea Shimooka (3 Body Problem), Shawn Hatosy (Animal Kingdom), and Ian Anthony Dale (The Resident) guest star in recurring roles.
“Em” Plot: At Oahu’s North Shore, captain Sonny Jennings and his core...
New season one episodes air on Mondays at 9pm Et/Pt beginning on September 23rd.
The one-hour drama stars Robbie Magasiva (Wentworth) as Harlan “Sonny” Jennings, Arielle Kebbel as Emily “Em” Wright, Adam Demos (Sex / Life) as Will Ready, Kekoa Kekumano as Laka Hanohano, Alex Aiono (Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin) as Kainalu Emerson, and Zoe Cipres as Hina Alexander. Sea Shimooka (3 Body Problem), Shawn Hatosy (Animal Kingdom), and Ian Anthony Dale (The Resident) guest star in recurring roles.
“Em” Plot: At Oahu’s North Shore, captain Sonny Jennings and his core...
- 9/16/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Warner Bros. Television has partnered with the Boston Film Festival to launch a “Wbtv College Day” at the 40th annual fest to screen a handful of new and returning series for area college students. The event, held on Thursday, Sept. 19, will feature advance episode screenings of new series “Brilliant Minds” (NBC) and “Rescue: Hi-Surf” (Fox) as well as returning Max series “The Sex Lives of College Girls” (Max).
Those screenings will also feature panel discussions and Q&As for students.
“Brilliant Minds,” which stars Zachary Quinto as a neurologist who explores the human mind with his interns, will present an advance screening at Boston University. (The show premieres Sept. 23 on NBC).
Participating in the post-screening Q&a will be Tamberla Perry (“Dr. Carol Pierce”), Michael Grassi (executive producer and showrunner), DeMane Davis (executive producer and director) and Daniela Lamas (consulting oroducer and writer).
“Rescue: Hi-Surf” will also launch with a special screening at Boston University.
Those screenings will also feature panel discussions and Q&As for students.
“Brilliant Minds,” which stars Zachary Quinto as a neurologist who explores the human mind with his interns, will present an advance screening at Boston University. (The show premieres Sept. 23 on NBC).
Participating in the post-screening Q&a will be Tamberla Perry (“Dr. Carol Pierce”), Michael Grassi (executive producer and showrunner), DeMane Davis (executive producer and director) and Daniela Lamas (consulting oroducer and writer).
“Rescue: Hi-Surf” will also launch with a special screening at Boston University.
- 9/6/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
“Rescue: Hi-Surf” is a new live-action ‘lifeguard drama’ TV series, created by Matt Kester, starring Arielle Kebbel, Adam Demos, Robbie Magasiva, Kekoa Kekumano, Alex Aiono and Zoe Cipres, debuting September 22, 2024 on Fox:
“…follow the dedicated, heroic and adrenaline-seeking lifeguards of the ‘North Shore’ of O'ahu, as they save people's lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions of Hawaii's ‘Seven Mile Miracle’…”
The series is produced by John Wells Productions, Fox Entertainment Studios, and Warner Bros. Television…
…with Matt Kester serves as an executive producer of the series, alongside John Wells and Daniele Nathanson.
Cast includes Arielle Kebbel, Adam Demos, Robbie Magasiva, Kekoa Kekumano, Alex Aiono and Zoe Cipres.
Click the images to enlarge…...
“…follow the dedicated, heroic and adrenaline-seeking lifeguards of the ‘North Shore’ of O'ahu, as they save people's lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions of Hawaii's ‘Seven Mile Miracle’…”
The series is produced by John Wells Productions, Fox Entertainment Studios, and Warner Bros. Television…
…with Matt Kester serves as an executive producer of the series, alongside John Wells and Daniele Nathanson.
Cast includes Arielle Kebbel, Adam Demos, Robbie Magasiva, Kekoa Kekumano, Alex Aiono and Zoe Cipres.
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 9/2/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
While we have already made a list of the best of the best movies coming to Hulu in September, those are not the only films you should look out for as the Disney-owned streaming service is also bringing you a lot of original and licensed new content in the upcoming month, from the return of a brilliant animated series to the highly anticipated new season of Hulu’s most steamy series Tell Me Lies. So, we picked out the 15 best new movies and TV shows coming to Hulu in September 2024.
English Teacher Season 1 (September 3)
English Teacher is an upcoming comedy-drama series created by Brian Jordan Alvarez. The FX series revolves around Evan Marquez, a high school teacher as he finds himself navigating through the extremely personal, political, and volatile environment of today’s high school while also trying to inspire the students. English Teacher stars Brian Jordan Alvarez, Stephanie Koenig,...
English Teacher Season 1 (September 3)
English Teacher is an upcoming comedy-drama series created by Brian Jordan Alvarez. The FX series revolves around Evan Marquez, a high school teacher as he finds himself navigating through the extremely personal, political, and volatile environment of today’s high school while also trying to inspire the students. English Teacher stars Brian Jordan Alvarez, Stephanie Koenig,...
- 8/31/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
On the set of Fox’s upcoming lifeguard procedural Rescue: Hi-Surf, there are no divas. Except, perhaps, the Pacific Ocean itself.
The series was filmed exactly where it takes place, on the North Shore of O’ahu, which is considered the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world. Production delays for weather, sharks, whales, and even beachgoers in need of rescue were quite common, explained executive producer John Wells.
“We are constantly adjusting to what we actually get,” Wells said following an industry screening of the premiere episode in Los Angeles. “The actors regularly have to be prepared for one thing, and then it looks a little bit different, and we have to go this way, or the oceans flow is that way, or we have a whale that shows up, which is problematic.”
Since the series follows the personal and professional lives of the lifeguards, Wells...
The series was filmed exactly where it takes place, on the North Shore of O’ahu, which is considered the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world. Production delays for weather, sharks, whales, and even beachgoers in need of rescue were quite common, explained executive producer John Wells.
“We are constantly adjusting to what we actually get,” Wells said following an industry screening of the premiere episode in Los Angeles. “The actors regularly have to be prepared for one thing, and then it looks a little bit different, and we have to go this way, or the oceans flow is that way, or we have a whale that shows up, which is problematic.”
Since the series follows the personal and professional lives of the lifeguards, Wells...
- 8/21/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox has announced its Fall 2024 premiere dates, including new and returning scripted, unscripted, and animation series.
Fox Television Network President Michael Thorn commented on the fall season and beyond: “This year, we created a terrific collection of originals that deepens our network’s legacy of delivering unexpected, unforgettable characters and stories. We’re bullish about the future and optimistic about the fun and engaging entertainment in store for our viewers everywhere.”
Murder in a Small Town
The Fox Fall 2024 season kicks off with the series premiere of all-new animated comedy Universal Basic Guys on Sunday, Sept. 8, immediately following the Fox NFL doubleheader.
From creators Adam and Craig Malamut, Universal Basic Guys centers on brothers Mark and Hank Hoagies, who, after losing their jobs at the hot dog factory to robots, are given $3,000 a month in a new basic income program. Now, they’re using their free time and money to...
Fox Television Network President Michael Thorn commented on the fall season and beyond: “This year, we created a terrific collection of originals that deepens our network’s legacy of delivering unexpected, unforgettable characters and stories. We’re bullish about the future and optimistic about the fun and engaging entertainment in store for our viewers everywhere.”
Murder in a Small Town
The Fox Fall 2024 season kicks off with the series premiere of all-new animated comedy Universal Basic Guys on Sunday, Sept. 8, immediately following the Fox NFL doubleheader.
From creators Adam and Craig Malamut, Universal Basic Guys centers on brothers Mark and Hank Hoagies, who, after losing their jobs at the hot dog factory to robots, are given $3,000 a month in a new basic income program. Now, they’re using their free time and money to...
- 7/17/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Fox has unveiled premiere dates for its fall schedule, including new and returning scripted, unscripted and animation series.
The 2024-2025 television season kicks off with the series premiere of the new animated comedy Universal Basic Guys on Sunday, Sept. 8, immediately following the Fox NFL doubleheader. Universal Basic Guys will make its time-period premiere as part of Fox’s Animation Domination block below.
“This year, we created a terrific collection of originals that deepens our network’s legacy of delivering unexpected, unforgettable characters and stories,” said Fox Television Network President Michael Thorn. “We’re bullish about the future and optimistic about the fun and engaging entertainment in store for our viewers everywhere.”
Fox’s Animation Domination block premieres Sunday, Sept. 29, with new seasons of The Simpsons (8-8:30 pm Et/Pt), the longest-running primetime scripted show in television history,...
The 2024-2025 television season kicks off with the series premiere of the new animated comedy Universal Basic Guys on Sunday, Sept. 8, immediately following the Fox NFL doubleheader. Universal Basic Guys will make its time-period premiere as part of Fox’s Animation Domination block below.
“This year, we created a terrific collection of originals that deepens our network’s legacy of delivering unexpected, unforgettable characters and stories,” said Fox Television Network President Michael Thorn. “We’re bullish about the future and optimistic about the fun and engaging entertainment in store for our viewers everywhere.”
Fox’s Animation Domination block premieres Sunday, Sept. 29, with new seasons of The Simpsons (8-8:30 pm Et/Pt), the longest-running primetime scripted show in television history,...
- 7/16/2024
- by Denise Petski and Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Award-winning executive producer and director John Wells and executive producer and writer Matt Kester are set to debut their new drama series, Rescue: Hi-Surf, on Binge. The show, which premieres this Spring, offers a fresh perspective on the lives of Hawaii’s fearless lifeguards, patrolling the treacherous North Shore of O’ahu. Each episode will focus on […]
John Wells and Matt Kester Bring Rescue: Hi-Surf to Binge...
John Wells and Matt Kester Bring Rescue: Hi-Surf to Binge...
- 6/29/2024
- by Jackson Anderson
- MemorableTV
While working to win over ad buyers during the 2024 upfronts, broadcasters and streamers alike are releasing first looks at their upcoming content.
Upfronts 2024: Complete Coverage
“House of the Dragon” Season 2 producers Tina Pehme and Kim Roberts
Set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones” and based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” “House of the Dragon” tells the story of House Targaryen.
“Doctor Odyssey”
From Ryan Murphy, “Doctor Odyssey” stars Joshua Jackson as Max, the new on-board doctor for a luxury cruise ship, and his medical team as they navigate unique medical crises and each other miles from shore. Don Johnson and Phillipa Soo also star.
“High Potential”
Based on the popular French series “Haut Potentiel Intellectuel,” “High Potential” is a crime procedural from Drew Goddard that follows Morgan (Kaitlin Olson), a single mom whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective.
“Murder in a Small Town...
Upfronts 2024: Complete Coverage
“House of the Dragon” Season 2 producers Tina Pehme and Kim Roberts
Set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones” and based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” “House of the Dragon” tells the story of House Targaryen.
“Doctor Odyssey”
From Ryan Murphy, “Doctor Odyssey” stars Joshua Jackson as Max, the new on-board doctor for a luxury cruise ship, and his medical team as they navigate unique medical crises and each other miles from shore. Don Johnson and Phillipa Soo also star.
“High Potential”
Based on the popular French series “Haut Potentiel Intellectuel,” “High Potential” is a crime procedural from Drew Goddard that follows Morgan (Kaitlin Olson), a single mom whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective.
“Murder in a Small Town...
- 5/14/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Fox released its fall schedule earlier today, and now we’ve got our first look at the new series.
We've got your first look at the upcoming dramas, including Rescue: Hi Surf, Murder in a Small Town, and Doc.
Take a look now!
Rescue: Hi-Surf Tina Pehme Kim Roberts
John Wells and Matt Kester helm the pulse-pounding Hawaii lifeguard drama Rescue: Hi-Surf.
It follows the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu—the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world.
Each episode will feature these dedicated, heroic, and adrenaline-seeking first responders saving lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions of Hawaii’s Seven Mile Miracle.
The trailer gives traditional first responder vibes, and it also hints as to why Fox was willing to give up 9-1-1. They have high hopes for this one.
Murder in a Small Town...
We've got your first look at the upcoming dramas, including Rescue: Hi Surf, Murder in a Small Town, and Doc.
Take a look now!
Rescue: Hi-Surf Tina Pehme Kim Roberts
John Wells and Matt Kester helm the pulse-pounding Hawaii lifeguard drama Rescue: Hi-Surf.
It follows the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu—the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world.
Each episode will feature these dedicated, heroic, and adrenaline-seeking first responders saving lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions of Hawaii’s Seven Mile Miracle.
The trailer gives traditional first responder vibes, and it also hints as to why Fox was willing to give up 9-1-1. They have high hopes for this one.
Murder in a Small Town...
- 5/13/2024
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Fox has released trailers for several of its new series for the 2024-25 broadcast season — dramas Rescue: Hi-Surf, Murder In A Small Town and Doc, and animated comedy series Universal Basic Guys. You can read about each and watch below.
Rescue: Hi-surf Tina Pehme Kim Roberts
From executive producer/director John Wells and executive producer/writer Matt Kester, pulse-pounding Hawaii lifeguard drama Rescue: Hi-Surf follows the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu—the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world.
Murder In A Small Town
Based on the Edgar Award-winning book series, Murder in a Small Town follows Karl Alberg (Rossif Sutherland), who moves to a quiet coastal town to soothe a psyche that has been battered by big-city police work. But this gentle paradise has more than its share of secrets,...
Rescue: Hi-surf Tina Pehme Kim Roberts
From executive producer/director John Wells and executive producer/writer Matt Kester, pulse-pounding Hawaii lifeguard drama Rescue: Hi-Surf follows the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu—the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world.
Murder In A Small Town
Based on the Edgar Award-winning book series, Murder in a Small Town follows Karl Alberg (Rossif Sutherland), who moves to a quiet coastal town to soothe a psyche that has been battered by big-city police work. But this gentle paradise has more than its share of secrets,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox Entertainment will unveil its content slate for the 2024-2025 television season to the national advertising community today during its in-person Upfront Presentation at the Manhattan Center. The Fox Fall 2024 schedule adds new dramas, comedies, and unscripted series.
Spanning scripted, reality, and animation, the media company continues to increase program ownership from in-house business units under the Fox Entertainment Studios banner.
Returning Fox series include dramas 9-1-1: Lone Star (Season Five), Accused (Season Two), Alert: Missing Persons Unit (Season Three), and The Cleaning Lady (Season Four); comedy Animal Control (Season Three); and animated series Bob’s Burgers (Season 15), Family Guy (Season 23), The Great North (Season Five), Grimsburg (Season Two), Krapopolis (Season Two), and The Simpsons (Season 36).
The unscripted series include Crime Scene Kitchen (Season Three), The Floor (Season Two), Hell’s Kitchen (Season 23), Lego Masters (Season Five), The Masked Singer (Season 12), MasterChef (Season 15), Name That Tune (Season Five), Next Level Chef...
Spanning scripted, reality, and animation, the media company continues to increase program ownership from in-house business units under the Fox Entertainment Studios banner.
Returning Fox series include dramas 9-1-1: Lone Star (Season Five), Accused (Season Two), Alert: Missing Persons Unit (Season Three), and The Cleaning Lady (Season Four); comedy Animal Control (Season Three); and animated series Bob’s Burgers (Season 15), Family Guy (Season 23), The Great North (Season Five), Grimsburg (Season Two), Krapopolis (Season Two), and The Simpsons (Season 36).
The unscripted series include Crime Scene Kitchen (Season Three), The Floor (Season Two), Hell’s Kitchen (Season 23), Lego Masters (Season Five), The Masked Singer (Season 12), MasterChef (Season 15), Name That Tune (Season Five), Next Level Chef...
- 5/13/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Fox is looking to make a literal splash next Super Bowl Sunday, by slotting the freshman action drama Rescue: Hi-Surf after the Big Game on Feb. 9, 2025.
As Fox has done with its recent Super Bowl lead-outs (Next Level Chef in 2023, The Masked Singer in 2020), rather than try to launch a brand-new show that night, Rescue: Hi-Surf will have already debuted this fall, airing Mondays at 9/8c after 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 5.
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As Fox has done with its recent Super Bowl lead-outs (Next Level Chef in 2023, The Masked Singer in 2020), rather than try to launch a brand-new show that night, Rescue: Hi-Surf will have already debuted this fall, airing Mondays at 9/8c after 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 5.
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- 5/13/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Shoots, da kine “Rescue Hi-Surf” is one lucky TV show, brah. Fox just gave it the cherry timeslot after Super Bowl Lix on Feb. 9, 2025. That’s a big vote of confidence for the freshman drama, which is set to premiere this fall on Monday nights at 9 p.m. Et, after “9-1-1: Lone Star.”
Although the impact of the Super Bowl lead-out has varied over the years, it proved to be a huge boon this year to CBS, which launched “Tracker” after Super Bowl Lviii on Feb. 11 and watched that drama turn into a big hit. The last time Fox aired the Super Bowl, in 2023, it ran an episode of its hit food competition series “Next Level Chef.” And in 2020, Fox aired an episode of another unscripted program, “The Masked Singer.”
Fox last ran a scripted program behind the Super Bowl in 2017, when the network launched the series premiere of “24: Legacy,...
Although the impact of the Super Bowl lead-out has varied over the years, it proved to be a huge boon this year to CBS, which launched “Tracker” after Super Bowl Lviii on Feb. 11 and watched that drama turn into a big hit. The last time Fox aired the Super Bowl, in 2023, it ran an episode of its hit food competition series “Next Level Chef.” And in 2020, Fox aired an episode of another unscripted program, “The Masked Singer.”
Fox last ran a scripted program behind the Super Bowl in 2017, when the network launched the series premiere of “24: Legacy,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Fox last month doubled down on its commitment to Rescue: Hi-Surf, picking up seven additional episodes of the lifeguard drama to bring its first season to 19 episodes. The network now is tripling down on the John Wells Productions series by giving it the biggest platform in television, a berth following the 2025 Super Bowl.
A special episode of Rescue Hi-Surf will air on Feb. 9 after Fox Sports’ presentation of Super Bowl Lix, the network announced Monday morning, ahead of its upfront presentation.
This will be the first time in eight years that Fox will give the post-Super Bowl slot to a scripted series; the last two times the network carried the big game, it went with the unscripted The Masked Singer and Next Level Chef as lead-outs.
Fox had been high on Rescue: Hi Surf — which marks ER and The West Wing alum Wells’ broadcast return — from the get-go, giving it...
A special episode of Rescue Hi-Surf will air on Feb. 9 after Fox Sports’ presentation of Super Bowl Lix, the network announced Monday morning, ahead of its upfront presentation.
This will be the first time in eight years that Fox will give the post-Super Bowl slot to a scripted series; the last two times the network carried the big game, it went with the unscripted The Masked Singer and Next Level Chef as lead-outs.
Fox had been high on Rescue: Hi Surf — which marks ER and The West Wing alum Wells’ broadcast return — from the get-go, giving it...
- 5/13/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s back to the beach for Shawn Hatosy. The actor, best known for playing Andrew “Pope” Cody on TNT’s Animal Kingdom, is joining the cast of Fox’s Rescue: Hi-Surf in a recurring role, our sister site Deadline reports.
Ordered for the 2024–2025 TV season, Rescue: Hi-Surf “is an action-packed drama that follows the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu — the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world,” according to Fox. “Each episode will feature these dedicated, heroic, and adrenaline-seeking first-responders saving lives in...
Ordered for the 2024–2025 TV season, Rescue: Hi-Surf “is an action-packed drama that follows the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu — the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world,” according to Fox. “Each episode will feature these dedicated, heroic, and adrenaline-seeking first-responders saving lives in...
- 5/7/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Shawn Hatosy (Animal Kingdom) and Ian Anthony Dale (Accused, The Resident) have joined the cast in heavily recurring roles on the network’s upcoming Rescue: Hi-Surf, the long-in-the-works lifeguard drama from John Wells and Matt Kester.
Hatosy will play Clayton Emerson, a natural politician and the father of rookie lifeguard Kainalu (Alex Aiono). Councilman Emerson is a shoe-in as the next Honolulu Mayor, a position that can work to his and Sonny’s (Robbie Magasiva) mutual advantage when it comes to getting things they want.
The role reunites Hatosy with his Animal Kingdom team of Wells and Kester. Hatosy will also direct the 12th episode of Rescue: Hi-Surf, which has been picked up for 19 episodes by Fox. It will air during the 2024-25 season.
Dale will play Sean Harimoto, a local fireman who winds up working with Em (Arielle Kebbel) on a rescue. Impressed by Em’s fearless approach towards her job,...
Hatosy will play Clayton Emerson, a natural politician and the father of rookie lifeguard Kainalu (Alex Aiono). Councilman Emerson is a shoe-in as the next Honolulu Mayor, a position that can work to his and Sonny’s (Robbie Magasiva) mutual advantage when it comes to getting things they want.
The role reunites Hatosy with his Animal Kingdom team of Wells and Kester. Hatosy will also direct the 12th episode of Rescue: Hi-Surf, which has been picked up for 19 episodes by Fox. It will air during the 2024-25 season.
Dale will play Sean Harimoto, a local fireman who winds up working with Em (Arielle Kebbel) on a rescue. Impressed by Em’s fearless approach towards her job,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
High tide is going to last longer than we thought: Fox has ordered seven more episodes of its upcoming lifeguard drama Rescue: Hi-Surf, TVLine has learned. This brings the total order up to 19 episodes.
Rescue: Hi-Surf, which earned a series order at Fox last year and is set to debut during the 2024-25 TV season, “is an action-packed drama that follows the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu — the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world,” the official description. “Each episode will feature these dedicated,...
Rescue: Hi-Surf, which earned a series order at Fox last year and is set to debut during the 2024-25 TV season, “is an action-packed drama that follows the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu — the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world,” the official description. “Each episode will feature these dedicated,...
- 4/12/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Fox is doubling down on its commitment to Rescue: Hi-Surf, picking up seven additional episodes of the Hawaii-set lifeguard drama from Warner Bros. Television, Fox Entertainment and John Wells Productions. The back order brings Rescue Hi-Surf‘s first season, which will air in 2024-25, to 19 episodes.
The network has been high on the project — which marks ER and The West Wing alum Wells’ broadcast return — from the get-go, giving it a straight-to-series order last April and envisioning it as a potential franchise.
Earlier this year, as the series, delayed by the strikes, started production on O’ahu, Fox ordered seven back-up scripts, I hear.
The first two episodes, written by series showrunner Matt Kester and directed by Wells, were delivered last week and were received very well by the network for the authenticity of its portrayal of first responders on Hawaii’s North Shore while also testing high. Based on that,...
The network has been high on the project — which marks ER and The West Wing alum Wells’ broadcast return — from the get-go, giving it a straight-to-series order last April and envisioning it as a potential franchise.
Earlier this year, as the series, delayed by the strikes, started production on O’ahu, Fox ordered seven back-up scripts, I hear.
The first two episodes, written by series showrunner Matt Kester and directed by Wells, were delivered last week and were received very well by the network for the authenticity of its portrayal of first responders on Hawaii’s North Shore while also testing high. Based on that,...
- 4/12/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Rescue: Hi-Surf has its cast. Fox has announced the actors set to star in the new lifeguard series set on the North Shore of Hawaii. The action drama, from executive producers John Wells (Shameless) and Matt Kester (Animal Kingdom), was ordered to series April 2023 but saw its premiere pushed to Fall 2024 due to production delays caused by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
Robbie Magasiva, Arielle Kebbel, Adam Demos, Kekoa Kekumano, Alex Aiono, and Zoe Cipres are set to star in the Rescue: Hi-Surf series, following the lifeguards and surfers who live in Oahu. Sea Shimooka has a recurring role.
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Robbie Magasiva, Arielle Kebbel, Adam Demos, Kekoa Kekumano, Alex Aiono, and Zoe Cipres are set to star in the Rescue: Hi-Surf series, following the lifeguards and surfers who live in Oahu. Sea Shimooka has a recurring role.
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- 1/20/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Arielle Kebbel’s experience playing 9-1-1 daredevil Lucy Donato will definitely come in handy with her next TV gig. The actress has been tapped to star in Fox’s Hawaii-set lifeguard drama series Rescue: Hi–Surf, along with several other familiar faces.
Per Fox’s official description, the sun-kissed procedural follows the “personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu—the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world. Each episode will feature these dedicated, heroic, and adrenaline-seeking first-responders saving lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions...
Per Fox’s official description, the sun-kissed procedural follows the “personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu—the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world. Each episode will feature these dedicated, heroic, and adrenaline-seeking first-responders saving lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions...
- 1/18/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Fox has found its main cast for the upcoming drama series “Rescue: Hi Surf,” Variety has learned.
The show was originally greenlit at Fox in April 2023. The series regulars will include: Robbie Magasiva, Arielle Kebbel, Adam Demos, Kekoa Kekumano, Alex Aiono, and Zoe Cipres. In addition, Sea Shimooka will appear in a recurring role.
Full character descriptions can be found below.
The official description of the series states that it will follow “the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu—the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world. Each episode will feature these dedicated, heroic, and adrenaline-seeking first-responders saving lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions of Hawaii’s Seven Mile Miracle.”
Matt Kester wrote the pilot and serves as executive producer and showrunner. John Wells executive produces via John Wells Productions and will direct the first two episodes.
The show was originally greenlit at Fox in April 2023. The series regulars will include: Robbie Magasiva, Arielle Kebbel, Adam Demos, Kekoa Kekumano, Alex Aiono, and Zoe Cipres. In addition, Sea Shimooka will appear in a recurring role.
Full character descriptions can be found below.
The official description of the series states that it will follow “the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu—the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world. Each episode will feature these dedicated, heroic, and adrenaline-seeking first-responders saving lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions of Hawaii’s Seven Mile Miracle.”
Matt Kester wrote the pilot and serves as executive producer and showrunner. John Wells executive produces via John Wells Productions and will direct the first two episodes.
- 1/18/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Fox’s upcoming Hawaii lifeguard drama Rescue: Hi-Surf has assembled its main cast. Arielle Kebbel (9-1-1), Adam Demos (Sex/Life), Robbie Magasiva (Wentworth), Kekoa Kekumano (The White Lotus), Alex Aiono (Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin ) and Zoe Cipres are set as series regulars and Sea Shimooka (3 Body Problem) will recur in the series from John Wells and Matt Kester.
The action drama follows the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu—the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world. Each episode will feature these dedicated, heroic, and adrenaline-seeking first-responders saving lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions of Hawaii’s Seven Mile Miracle.
Magasiva will play Harlan “Sonny” Jennings, a surfer, waterman, and North Shore lifeguard captain with deep ties to his community and an iron clad commitment to his...
The action drama follows the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu—the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world. Each episode will feature these dedicated, heroic, and adrenaline-seeking first-responders saving lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions of Hawaii’s Seven Mile Miracle.
Magasiva will play Harlan “Sonny” Jennings, a surfer, waterman, and North Shore lifeguard captain with deep ties to his community and an iron clad commitment to his...
- 1/18/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The major broadcast networks are trying very hard this year to do what they do best – create franchise drama series built around the adventures of larger-than-life characters.
Kathy Bates, Kaitlin Olson, Carrie Preston and Shanola Hampton are among the female actors hoping to click as distinctive protagonists with new series in the 2023-24 season. Bates will bring to life a next-generation “Matlock,” while Preston limns a new chapter for Elsbeth Tascioni, the attorney character she has played on and off on CBS’ “The Good Wife” and Paramount+’s “The Good Fight” since 2010.
This is good news for the hundreds of international television buyers heading to Los Angeles for next week’s LA Screenings market. Another welcome development is that the largest media congloms are now on a big push to reopen their doors to third-party buyers, after a few years of holding back the biggest shows for in-house streaming services.
Kathy Bates, Kaitlin Olson, Carrie Preston and Shanola Hampton are among the female actors hoping to click as distinctive protagonists with new series in the 2023-24 season. Bates will bring to life a next-generation “Matlock,” while Preston limns a new chapter for Elsbeth Tascioni, the attorney character she has played on and off on CBS’ “The Good Wife” and Paramount+’s “The Good Fight” since 2010.
This is good news for the hundreds of international television buyers heading to Los Angeles for next week’s LA Screenings market. Another welcome development is that the largest media congloms are now on a big push to reopen their doors to third-party buyers, after a few years of holding back the biggest shows for in-house streaming services.
- 5/17/2023
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Scott Caan and Dania Ramirez in Fox’s ‘Alert’ (Photo by Shane Mahood © 2022 Fox Media LLC)
Fox’s 2023-2024 primetime lineup will include two new animated shows, two new dramas, and two new unscripted series. The new additions to Fox’s upcoming season will be joining returning dramas 9-1-1: Lone Star (season five), Accused (season two), Alert: Missing Persons Unit (season two), and The Cleaning Lady (season three).
The network’s comedy roster will include Animal Control (season two), Bob’s Burgers (season 14), Family Guy (season 22), The Great North (season four), and The Simpsons (season 35). And Fox is leaning heavily into their lineup of unscripted series which includes Farmer Wants a Wife (season two), Hell’s Kitchen (season 22), I Can See Your Voice (season three), Lego Masters (season four), The Masked Singer (season 10), Name That Tune (season three), Next Level Chef (season three) and Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test...
Fox’s 2023-2024 primetime lineup will include two new animated shows, two new dramas, and two new unscripted series. The new additions to Fox’s upcoming season will be joining returning dramas 9-1-1: Lone Star (season five), Accused (season two), Alert: Missing Persons Unit (season two), and The Cleaning Lady (season three).
The network’s comedy roster will include Animal Control (season two), Bob’s Burgers (season 14), Family Guy (season 22), The Great North (season four), and The Simpsons (season 35). And Fox is leaning heavily into their lineup of unscripted series which includes Farmer Wants a Wife (season two), Hell’s Kitchen (season 22), I Can See Your Voice (season three), Lego Masters (season four), The Masked Singer (season 10), Name That Tune (season three), Next Level Chef (season three) and Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test...
- 5/15/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Updated: The network upfronts are once again front-and-center for the television industry as major players gather in New York May 15-17 for the springtime ritual of presenting programming plans for the upcoming TV season.
Upfronts are always a hectic time, but this year it’s even more so because of the writers strike that began May 2. Writers and many actors are sitting out the upfront presentations in solidarity with the Writers Guild of America. The promise of WGA pickets surrounding all major events spurred Netflix to make a hasty decision to switch to a virtual presentation rather than an in-person event at the company’s Paris Theater.
As content chiefs outline their plans for the 2022-2023 television season, here is a running list of new drama and comedy series orders handed out by ABC, Disney, CBS, Warner Bros. Discovery, NBC, Fox, the CW and other major players in the upfront.
Upfronts are always a hectic time, but this year it’s even more so because of the writers strike that began May 2. Writers and many actors are sitting out the upfront presentations in solidarity with the Writers Guild of America. The promise of WGA pickets surrounding all major events spurred Netflix to make a hasty decision to switch to a virtual presentation rather than an in-person event at the company’s Paris Theater.
As content chiefs outline their plans for the 2022-2023 television season, here is a running list of new drama and comedy series orders handed out by ABC, Disney, CBS, Warner Bros. Discovery, NBC, Fox, the CW and other major players in the upfront.
- 5/15/2023
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
For the second year in a row, Fox is not releasing a fall schedule ahead of its upfront presentation.
Fox did the same thing in 2022, opting instead to announce their content slate for the upcoming broadcast season but holding off on announcing a formal schedule until a later date. Last year, the move came as the network was still waiting on decisions on the dramas “9-1-1” and “The Resident.” But with the latter show canceled and the former moving to ABC, this year’s move comes as the writers’ strike enters its third week.
Networks like CBS and NBC have already announced their fall lineups, but whether or not any primetime scripted shows across all the networks debut as scheduled remains to be seen as the strike drags on.
“Obviously nobody wants this strike and our thoughts go out to the writers at the moment,” said Fox Entertainment CEO Rob Wade...
Fox did the same thing in 2022, opting instead to announce their content slate for the upcoming broadcast season but holding off on announcing a formal schedule until a later date. Last year, the move came as the network was still waiting on decisions on the dramas “9-1-1” and “The Resident.” But with the latter show canceled and the former moving to ABC, this year’s move comes as the writers’ strike enters its third week.
Networks like CBS and NBC have already announced their fall lineups, but whether or not any primetime scripted shows across all the networks debut as scheduled remains to be seen as the strike drags on.
“Obviously nobody wants this strike and our thoughts go out to the writers at the moment,” said Fox Entertainment CEO Rob Wade...
- 5/15/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Ryan Murphy is reteaming with one of his award-winning Pose stars for the latest edition of American Horror Story.
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez has joined Season 12 of the FX horror anthology series, our sister site Deadline reports. No character details for her role are currently available.
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Michaela Jaé Rodriguez has joined Season 12 of the FX horror anthology series, our sister site Deadline reports. No character details for her role are currently available.
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- 4/28/2023
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Fox Entertainment has greenlit “Rescue: Hi-Surf,” a Hawaiian lifeguard drama from “Shameless” producer John Wells and “Outsiders” writer Matt Kester. The series will be co-produced by Warner Bros. Television and is set to debut sometime in the 2023-2024 season.
According to the official synopsis from Fox, “‘Rescue: Hi Surf’ is an action-packed drama that follows the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu—the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world.”
“Each episode will feature these dedicated, heroic, and adrenaline-seeking first-responders saving lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions of Hawaii’s Seven Mile Miracle.” Kester will write the first episode with Wells directing the first two episodes.
“I’ve lived on the North Shore of O‘ahu for most of my life, and these are our heroes, the most extraordinary extreme athletes anywhere,” said Kester.
According to the official synopsis from Fox, “‘Rescue: Hi Surf’ is an action-packed drama that follows the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu—the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world.”
“Each episode will feature these dedicated, heroic, and adrenaline-seeking first-responders saving lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions of Hawaii’s Seven Mile Miracle.” Kester will write the first episode with Wells directing the first two episodes.
“I’ve lived on the North Shore of O‘ahu for most of my life, and these are our heroes, the most extraordinary extreme athletes anywhere,” said Kester.
- 4/28/2023
- by Charna Flam, Sophia Scorziello and McKinley Franklin
- Variety Film + TV
Fox is adding a new drama franchise focused on lifeguards to its 2023-24 schedule.
The network has announced a green light for the pulse-pounding Hawaii lifeguard drama Rescue: Hi-Surf.
The new John Wells Productions (Jwp) action franchise, to be co-produced by Warner Bros. Television and Fox Entertainment, will premiere on Fox in 2023-2024.
The new franchise comes from prolific, award-winning executive producer John Wells and executive producer/writer Matt Kester.
Rescue: Hi-Surf, is an action-packed drama that follows the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu—the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world.
Each episode will feature these dedicated, heroic, and adrenaline-seeking first-responders saving lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions of Hawaii’s Seven Mile Miracle. Kester will write the first episode, and Wells will direct the first two episodes.
“Rescue: Hi-Surf brings...
The network has announced a green light for the pulse-pounding Hawaii lifeguard drama Rescue: Hi-Surf.
The new John Wells Productions (Jwp) action franchise, to be co-produced by Warner Bros. Television and Fox Entertainment, will premiere on Fox in 2023-2024.
The new franchise comes from prolific, award-winning executive producer John Wells and executive producer/writer Matt Kester.
Rescue: Hi-Surf, is an action-packed drama that follows the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu—the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world.
Each episode will feature these dedicated, heroic, and adrenaline-seeking first-responders saving lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions of Hawaii’s Seven Mile Miracle. Kester will write the first episode, and Wells will direct the first two episodes.
“Rescue: Hi-Surf brings...
- 4/28/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Fox is hitting the waves on the North Shore of O’ahu.
The broadcast network has given a straight-to-series order to Rescue: Hi-Surf, a drama following a group of heavy-water lifeguards in Hawaii. The show, slated to be part of Fox’s 2023-24 lineup, comes from writer Matt Kester (Animal Kingdom) is executive produced by John Wells, who is also set to direct the first two episodes.
Warner Bros. Television, Wells’ long-time studio home, will produce the series along with Fox Entertainment.
“Rescue: Hi-Surf brings an edge-of-your-seat style to the North Shore of Hawaii, where lifeguards and surfers collide with visceral rescues, great character drama and all-around fun,” said Michael Thorn, president scripted programming at Fox Entertainment. “This new franchise is pure beachfront property for Fox, especially with the powerful auspices of John, Matt and our incredible partners at Warner Bros.”
Said Wells, “Matt and I couldn’t be happier...
The broadcast network has given a straight-to-series order to Rescue: Hi-Surf, a drama following a group of heavy-water lifeguards in Hawaii. The show, slated to be part of Fox’s 2023-24 lineup, comes from writer Matt Kester (Animal Kingdom) is executive produced by John Wells, who is also set to direct the first two episodes.
Warner Bros. Television, Wells’ long-time studio home, will produce the series along with Fox Entertainment.
“Rescue: Hi-Surf brings an edge-of-your-seat style to the North Shore of Hawaii, where lifeguards and surfers collide with visceral rescues, great character drama and all-around fun,” said Michael Thorn, president scripted programming at Fox Entertainment. “This new franchise is pure beachfront property for Fox, especially with the powerful auspices of John, Matt and our incredible partners at Warner Bros.”
Said Wells, “Matt and I couldn’t be happier...
- 4/28/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Fox has given a straight-to-series order to Rescue: Hi-Surf, a Hawaii lifeguard drama from John Wells Productions in Wells’ broadcast return. The series, slated to premiere during the 2023-24 season, will be co-produced by Warner Bros. Television, where Jwp is based, and Fox Entertainment. It is envisioned as potential franchise for the network.
Matt Kester, who worked on Jwp’s TNT series Animal Kingdom, is writer, executive producer and showrunner and Wells executive producer on Rescue: Hi-Surf, an action drama that follows the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu—the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world. Each episode will feature these dedicated, heroic, and adrenaline-seeking first-responders saving lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions of Hawaii’s Seven Mile Miracle.
The series order comes after the pilot script by Kester impressed Fox brass.
Matt Kester, who worked on Jwp’s TNT series Animal Kingdom, is writer, executive producer and showrunner and Wells executive producer on Rescue: Hi-Surf, an action drama that follows the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu—the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world. Each episode will feature these dedicated, heroic, and adrenaline-seeking first-responders saving lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions of Hawaii’s Seven Mile Miracle.
The series order comes after the pilot script by Kester impressed Fox brass.
- 4/28/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: John Wells Productions has optioned the rights to Swedish author Tove Alsterdal’s three-book crime series The High Coast for series adaptation. A writer is not yet attached.
The first novel, We Know You Remember, was published in Sweden in 2020 and won the Best Crime Novel of the Year Award as well as The Glass Key Award, the most prestigious prize in the genre in the Nordic region. It was shortlisted for Best Book of the Year.
We Know You Remember introduces police detective Eira Sjodin as she investigates the disappearance of a girl, a hidden body, and a decades-long cover-up. The classic procedural meets Scandinavian atmosphere in this rich, character-driven mystery that heralds the American debut of a supremely skilled international writer.
John Wells and Erin Jontow executive produce for John Wells Productions. Alsterdal is co-executive producer.
The project, which is in very early stages, comes off the...
The first novel, We Know You Remember, was published in Sweden in 2020 and won the Best Crime Novel of the Year Award as well as The Glass Key Award, the most prestigious prize in the genre in the Nordic region. It was shortlisted for Best Book of the Year.
We Know You Remember introduces police detective Eira Sjodin as she investigates the disappearance of a girl, a hidden body, and a decades-long cover-up. The classic procedural meets Scandinavian atmosphere in this rich, character-driven mystery that heralds the American debut of a supremely skilled international writer.
John Wells and Erin Jontow executive produce for John Wells Productions. Alsterdal is co-executive producer.
The project, which is in very early stages, comes off the...
- 11/22/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: HBO Max has set the full cast for its lifeguard drama pilot Ke Nui Road. Robbie Magasiva, Andrew Creer, Tessa de Josselin, Kekoa Scott Kekumano, Koa Tom, Rachel Ogechi Kanu (My Best Friend’s Exorcism), Z’aree Pu’ukani Loganbill, Ethan Rich, and George Mason (The Power of the Dog) are set as series regulars in the Max Original pilot from John Wells, Animal Kingdom writer Matt Kester, and Warner Bros. Television.
Written by Kester and directed by Wells, Ke Nui Road is a contemporary drama set on the North Shore of Oahu, focusing on the relationships between an elite crew of heavy-water lifeguards and the teens and young adults they mentor and train in the junior lifeguard program. The junior guards program embodies the beauty, the danger, the struggle, and...
Written by Kester and directed by Wells, Ke Nui Road is a contemporary drama set on the North Shore of Oahu, focusing on the relationships between an elite crew of heavy-water lifeguards and the teens and young adults they mentor and train in the junior lifeguard program. The junior guards program embodies the beauty, the danger, the struggle, and...
- 11/9/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: HBO Max has ordered a pilot of Ke Nui Road, a lifeguard drama from John Wells and Animal Kingdom writer Matt Kester.
The West Wing and Shameless exec producer had set up the project in development at the streamer last year as part of his overall deal with Warner Bros. Television.
Kester, who also has worked on WGN’s Outsiders and ABC’s Forever, will write and exec produce the pilot, which will be directed and exec produced by Wells. Erin Jontow, President of Television at John Wells Productions, also will exec produce.
2020-21 HBO Max Pilots & Series Orders
Ke Nui Road is a contemporary drama set on the North Shore of Oahu, focusing on the relationships between an elite crew of heavy-water lifeguards and the teens and young adults they mentor and train in the junior lifeguard program. The junior guards program embodies the beauty, the danger, the struggle,...
The West Wing and Shameless exec producer had set up the project in development at the streamer last year as part of his overall deal with Warner Bros. Television.
Kester, who also has worked on WGN’s Outsiders and ABC’s Forever, will write and exec produce the pilot, which will be directed and exec produced by Wells. Erin Jontow, President of Television at John Wells Productions, also will exec produce.
2020-21 HBO Max Pilots & Series Orders
Ke Nui Road is a contemporary drama set on the North Shore of Oahu, focusing on the relationships between an elite crew of heavy-water lifeguards and the teens and young adults they mentor and train in the junior lifeguard program. The junior guards program embodies the beauty, the danger, the struggle,...
- 6/28/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
John Wells Productions has set up a pair of drama projects to be developed at HBO Max. John Wells and Erin Jontow will executive produce both shows, with Warner Bros. Television producing. Jwp is currently under an overall deal at the studio.
The first new project is titled “Things That Make White People Uncomfortable.” It is inspired by the book of the same name by Michael Bennett and Dave Zirin. The show would be a one-hour anthology that has one goal: to make white people uncomfortable. The theme of the first season is “the danger of white liberal thought.” Each episode will take a hard look at how white liberal thought has impacted American society and contributed to the state of race relations in America today.
Rodney Barnes will serve as writer and executive producer, with Bennet serving as consulting producer. Anthony Hemingway is attached to direct and executive produce via Anthony Hemingway Productions.
The first new project is titled “Things That Make White People Uncomfortable.” It is inspired by the book of the same name by Michael Bennett and Dave Zirin. The show would be a one-hour anthology that has one goal: to make white people uncomfortable. The theme of the first season is “the danger of white liberal thought.” Each episode will take a hard look at how white liberal thought has impacted American society and contributed to the state of race relations in America today.
Rodney Barnes will serve as writer and executive producer, with Bennet serving as consulting producer. Anthony Hemingway is attached to direct and executive produce via Anthony Hemingway Productions.
- 10/9/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
2 John Wells Dramas in the Works at HBO Max, Including ‘Things That Make White People Uncomfortable’
John Wells has lined up two more scripted TV projects at HBO Max under his overall deal with Warner Bros. Television, the streamer announced Friday. The first is a series inspired by the book “Things That Make White People Uncomfortable” from Michael Bennett and Dave Zirin. It is described as “a one-hour anthology series that has one goal: to make white people uncomfortable.” The first season will explore “the danger of white liberal thought” by taking a “hard look at how white liberal thought has impacted American society and contributed to the state of race relations in America today.” Bennett will serve as a consulting producer on the series, with writer Rodney Barnes adapting Bennett and Zirin’s book. Anthony Hemingway will direct and executive produce along with his producing partner Lyah LeFlore and Wells and Erin Jontow of John Wells Productions. Also Read: 'Green Lantern' Series at...
- 10/9/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
John Wells has set up two more shows at HBO Max including a lifeguard drama from Animal Kingdom writer Matt Kester and a series inspired by the book Things That Make White People Uncomfortable.
This comes after The West Wing and Shameless exec producer’s latest HBO Max project, pilot Red Bird Lane, named Susan Sarandon among its cast.
Both shows, which are in development, come from John Wells Production via his overall deal with Warner Bros. Television.
Ke Nui Road is a contemporary drama set on the North Shore of Oahu, focusing on the relationships between an elite crew of heavy-water lifeguards and the teens and young adults they mentor and train in the junior lifeguard program. The junior guards program embodies the beauty, the danger, the struggle, and the spirit of aloha — all centered on the ocean — that is modern Hawaii.
It is written and exec produced by Kester,...
This comes after The West Wing and Shameless exec producer’s latest HBO Max project, pilot Red Bird Lane, named Susan Sarandon among its cast.
Both shows, which are in development, come from John Wells Production via his overall deal with Warner Bros. Television.
Ke Nui Road is a contemporary drama set on the North Shore of Oahu, focusing on the relationships between an elite crew of heavy-water lifeguards and the teens and young adults they mentor and train in the junior lifeguard program. The junior guards program embodies the beauty, the danger, the struggle, and the spirit of aloha — all centered on the ocean — that is modern Hawaii.
It is written and exec produced by Kester,...
- 10/9/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
John Wells is increasing his presence at HBO Max.
The mega-producer has set up two more drama projects at the WarnerMedia streamer: A Hawaii-set show called Ke Nui Road and Things That Make White People Uncomfortable, a planned anthology series based on the book by Michael Bennett and Dave Zirin. Both are in development at HBO Max and come from Warner Bros. TV, where Wells’ eponymous production company has a nine-figure overall deal.
The new projects join the Wells-produced thriller Red Bird Lane, starring Susan Sarandon, at HBO Max.
Written by Animal Kingdom veteran Matt Kester, Ke Nui Road is set on the North Shore ...
The mega-producer has set up two more drama projects at the WarnerMedia streamer: A Hawaii-set show called Ke Nui Road and Things That Make White People Uncomfortable, a planned anthology series based on the book by Michael Bennett and Dave Zirin. Both are in development at HBO Max and come from Warner Bros. TV, where Wells’ eponymous production company has a nine-figure overall deal.
The new projects join the Wells-produced thriller Red Bird Lane, starring Susan Sarandon, at HBO Max.
Written by Animal Kingdom veteran Matt Kester, Ke Nui Road is set on the North Shore ...
- 10/9/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
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