Moonlight and Midsommar studio A24 is turning its attention to Liverpool FC and developing a TV series focusing on the reign of legendary Reds manager Bill Shankly.
The multi-episode drama will explore a pivotal period in the club’s history, charting the journey from plucky scouse strugglers to a global powerhouse, set agains the backdrop of Liverpool’s vibrant 1960s and 70s music scene.
The project will be produced in association with Box To Box, the premium global sports content studio behind the smash Netflix series Formula 1: Drive to Survive, and promises to bring to life the compelling narrative of resilience, ambition and undying love for the game that has helped define LFC. Shankly’s granddaughter Karen Gill also takes on a behind the scenes role to assist with historical accuracy.
The series will be filmed in Liverpool, including, obviously, at Anfield.
“I think it’s a wonderful way to share the story of my grandad’s time at LFC,” said Gill. “Anybody who knows anything about the club knows what it meant to Bill Shankly.
“This is going to be a must-watch for all Liverpool fans and it’s a privilege to have the chance now to showcase his story to the wider world. I’m looking forward to seeing how this project unfolds and being a part of it.”
Award-winning playwright and screenwriter Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Enola Holmes, Help) is attached to write the series.
He said: “I’m excited to be telling this incredible story and it’s an honour to be working alongside A24 and Liverpool Football Club.
“Our goal is to focus not just on the club, but on the city itself because, and this is one thing Shankly made sure, the club belongs to the city and the city belongs to the club.
“We have a chance with this show to celebrate both a magnificent football club and a magnificent city, whilst being honest about the struggles of the 1960s and 1970s in one of our industrial heartlands.
“We hope to honour the fans, the city, and the legacy of Liverpool FC in bringing its story to life.”
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