Key Highlights
- Michelle Monaghan is cast in a new hockey drama series for Netflix.
- The project, titled “South Dorothy,” will follow the high school hockey team after a tragic bus crash.
- Nick Naveda serves as creator and showrunner with Bridget Bedard and Trey Edward Shults involved.
- Shawn Levy’s 21 Laps is producing the series under their overall deal with Netflix.
New Hockey Drama Series Announced for Netflix
Nine-time Emmy nominee Michelle Monaghan has been cast in a new hockey drama series titled “South Dorothy,” which will be produced by Shawn Levy’s 21 Laps and released on Netflix. The untitled project is based on the small working-class town of South Dorothy, Minnesota, where the high school hockey team has been producing out-of-state championships and NHL stars for decades. However, the story takes a tragic turn with the bus crash that claims several lives, including legendary Coach “Sully” Sullivan.
“I’ve carried South Dorothy and its people in my heart for as long as I can remember,” shared Nick Naveda, the creator of the project. “To finally bring that world to life with my Grizzly family at 21 Laps and Netflix is nothing short of a dream come true.” The series will see Harper Sullivan (Monaghan) stepping up to coach a new team of young men after Coach Sully’s death. Naveda, along with Bridget Bedard (Love Life, Ramy), Trey Edward Shults (Waves, It Comes at Night), and Shawn Levy (Stranger Things, The Perfect Couple), will executive produce the series.
Project Details
“This show has long been a 21 Laps favorite and one of the best pieces we have had the privilege of developing and supporting,” added Shawn Levy. “Nick and Bridget have built a world and ensemble of characters that are rooted in authenticity and a huge heart, which attracted such great talent, including our director, Trey Edward Shults, and lead Michelle Monaghan.” The series will consist of 8 episodes, with the first two directed by Trey Edward Shults.
Production Details
The production is part of Netflix’s ongoing collaboration with 21 Laps, following their previous hits such as Stranger Things and All the Light We Cannot See. The project also features Dan Levine (Arrival, All the Light We Cannot See) and Robert Atwood (Monarch: Legacy of Monsters) for 21 Laps. Moera Ainai will produce the series.
Michelle Monaghan is represented by Gersh, Anonymous Content, and Sloane Offer.
The project’s development timeline remains under wraps, but fans are eagerly awaiting its premiere on Netflix. With its focus on hockey and the tight-knit community of South Dorothy, “South Dorothy” promises to be a heartwarming and emotional journey for viewers.
