WNBA to Get First Scripted TV Series,”The W,” on Peacock
Peacock is developing “The W,” the first-ever scripted TV series set in the world of the WNBA,tapping into the rising popularity of women’s basketball.
From the Court to the Screen: “The W” Series Overview
The half-hour comedy will follow a WNBA rookie and her inexperienced agent as thay navigate the “glamour and grind” of professional women’s basketball. The series is loosely based on the experiences of two-time WNBA All-Star Chiney Ogwumike and her agent, Allison Galer.
Behind the Scenes: Who’s creating “The W”?
Chiney Ogwumike, along with carly Mensch and Liz Flahive (creators of Netflix’s “GLOW”), are behind the project. Mensch and Flahive will serve as showrunners,co-writing the pilot with Tori Collins (“Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!”).
production Details: Global Television and Victorious Join Forces
Universal Television is producing the series in collaboration with Condé Nast’s Glamour Studios and Victorious. Executive producers include Ogwumike, Galer, flahive, Mensch, Helen Estabrook, Lajoie St. George,and Jodi Hildebrand.
Ogwumike’s Vision: Empowering Women in Sports
Ogwumike aims to highlight the growing prominence of women in sports. She emphasizes the creation of opportunities and the breaking down of barriers through projects like “the W,” hoping to bring women’s sports to a wider audience.
Galer’s Outlook: Amplifying Women’s Sports Stories
Galer intends to create meaningful opportunities that showcase women in sports succeeding at the highest levels, with women’s sports media coverage expanding and investment increasing, their goal is for Victorious to serve as platform for bringing female sports stories worldwide.
How dose “The W” aim to break down barriers and highlight the growing prominence of women in sports?
WNBA to Get First Scripted TV Series,”The W,” on Peacock – Q&A
Here’s a breakdown of the exciting new WNBA series, “The W,” coming to Peacock!
Q&A: Unpacking “The W”
- What is “The W” about?
- It’s a half-hour comedy series following a WNBA rookie and her agent as they navigate the world of professional women’s basketball, blending the “glamour and grind” of the sport.
- Is it based on a true story?
- Yes, the series is loosely inspired by the experiences of two-time WNBA All-Star Chiney Ogwumike and her agent, Allison Galer.
- Who is creating “The W”?
- Chiney Ogwumike,along with Carly Mensch and Liz Flahive (creators of Netflix’s “GLOW”),are the driving forces behind the project. Mensch and Flahive will serve as showrunners.
- Who is in the production team?
- Worldwide Television is producing the series in collaboration with Condé Nast’s Glamour Studios and Victorious.Executive producers include Ogwumike,Galer,Flahive,Mensch,Helen Estabrook,Lajoie St. George, and Jodi Hildebrand.
- What’s the goal of this series?
- Ogwumike aims to highlight the growing prominence of women in sports and break down barriers, while Galer wants to showcase women succeeding at the highest levels of sports. It is designed to bring women’s sports to a wider audience.
- When will “The W” air?
- The release date has not yet been announced.Stay tuned for updates!
- Where can I watch “The W”?
- The series will stream exclusively on Peacock.
Get ready to experience the world of the WNBA like never before! “The W” promises to be a slam dunk for sports fans and comedy lovers alike. Be sure to follow all your favorite sports news outlets for important announcements.
