Exclusive: The Good Doctor co-ep David Renaud, Brandon Magee (Redd Zone), and Howard Burkons are developing a limited series based on the young adult memoir, A Small If, written by disability advocate Elijah Stacy when he was 17 years old.
Renaud, who was paralyzed at the age of 19, will helm the project, direct it, and will assemble an all-disabled writers’ room.
The 13-episode limited series follows Elijah’s tragedies and triumphs from his early childhood years through young adulthood. Drawing on his boundless willpower, his quest for agency, and his deep love for his family, he succeeds in transcending his limitations. Elijah’s struggles ultimately transform him into a confident and compassionate leader and an optimistic and energetic advocate motivated to change the ableist world he has grown up in. This mission leads him to the office of one of the world’s richest and most powerful men – Jeff Bezos.
Renaud, who was paralyzed at the age of 19, will helm the project, direct it, and will assemble an all-disabled writers’ room.
The 13-episode limited series follows Elijah’s tragedies and triumphs from his early childhood years through young adulthood. Drawing on his boundless willpower, his quest for agency, and his deep love for his family, he succeeds in transcending his limitations. Elijah’s struggles ultimately transform him into a confident and compassionate leader and an optimistic and energetic advocate motivated to change the ableist world he has grown up in. This mission leads him to the office of one of the world’s richest and most powerful men – Jeff Bezos.
- 9/8/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Jada Pinkett Smith (The Matrix Resurrections) has signed on to star in Redd Zone, a new Netflix drama from Emmy-nominated screenwriter Kristin Layne Tucker (A Black Lady Sketch Show), Oscar-winning director Matthew A. Cherry (Hair Love) and Westbrook Studios.
Based on a true story, Redd Zone follows Tia Magee (Smith), a single mother who steps forward to help her sons and their high school football teammates, “The Bros,” heal after the murder of their best friend, Dominic Redd. One by one, The Bros start moving into her house, and soon 17 are living under her roof. Eventually, all The Bros go to college, with four making it to the NFL. The film is dedicated to Redd’s memory, and to the powerful impact he had on his community.
Smith, Miguel Melendez and Westbrook Studios’ Co-President and Head of Motion Pictures Jon Mone will produce, with Emmy nominee Howard Burkons and...
Based on a true story, Redd Zone follows Tia Magee (Smith), a single mother who steps forward to help her sons and their high school football teammates, “The Bros,” heal after the murder of their best friend, Dominic Redd. One by one, The Bros start moving into her house, and soon 17 are living under her roof. Eventually, all The Bros go to college, with four making it to the NFL. The film is dedicated to Redd’s memory, and to the powerful impact he had on his community.
Smith, Miguel Melendez and Westbrook Studios’ Co-President and Head of Motion Pictures Jon Mone will produce, with Emmy nominee Howard Burkons and...
- 1/11/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Jada Pinkett Smith will star in “Redd Zone,” an upcoming drama that will be released by Netflix and produced by Westbrook Studios.
The film is based on the true story of Tia Magee (played by Pinkett Smith), a single mother who helps her sons and their high school football teammates, “The Bros,” heal after the murder of their best friend, Dominic Redd. One by one, the boys start moving into her house, and soon, 17 of “The Bros” are living under her roof. Eventually, all of them go to college, and four make it to the NFL. Magee’s son, Brandon Magee, became a linebacker for the Cleveland Browns and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and was later drafted by the Boston Red Sox to play outfield.
The film will be dedicated to Redd’s memory.
Pinkett Smith, Miguel Melendez and Jon Mone, Westbrook Studios co-president and head of motion pictures, will produce...
The film is based on the true story of Tia Magee (played by Pinkett Smith), a single mother who helps her sons and their high school football teammates, “The Bros,” heal after the murder of their best friend, Dominic Redd. One by one, the boys start moving into her house, and soon, 17 of “The Bros” are living under her roof. Eventually, all of them go to college, and four make it to the NFL. Magee’s son, Brandon Magee, became a linebacker for the Cleveland Browns and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and was later drafted by the Boston Red Sox to play outfield.
The film will be dedicated to Redd’s memory.
Pinkett Smith, Miguel Melendez and Jon Mone, Westbrook Studios co-president and head of motion pictures, will produce...
- 12/1/2020
- by Brent Lang and Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
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