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Network has also decided against “Blood Relative” pilot
Daniel Goldblatt | May 7, 2021 @ 6:45 PM
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Fox has decided not to move forward with two drama pilots, “Blood Relative” and an untitled drama that was to follow three kids as they tried to make a shot-for-shot remake of Steven Spielberg’s “The Goonies.”
The network was said to be happy with both but ultimately decided to give series orders to “Monarch” and “The Cleaning Lady” instead, a person with knowledge told TheWrap.
“Blood Relative” was to star Melissa Leo as Louise Kelly, a genetic genealogist who applies her talents to crime scene forensics. Tate Donovan and Tyrone Marshall Brown were also set to star.
Goonies Shot-for-Shot Remake Series Cancelled at Fox
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The Bold Type, Parenthood) penned the script but now that project is no longer happening.
TheWrap brings word that the untitled Goonies-inspired show will not be moving forward and a drama titled “Blood Relative” starring Melissa Leo has also been given the axe. No specific reason was given for the change in decision.
In development with
Superbad s Greg Mottola as director and executive producer, the logline for the show previously read: After failing to make it in New York and carrying a heavy secret with her, Stella Cooper returns to her distressed automotive hometown to substitute teach. She finds inspiration, hope and ultimately salvation when she agrees to help three students who are pursuing their filmmaking dreams by putting on an impossibly ambitious shot-for-shot remake of one of their favorite movies The Goonies. Over the course of the season of the potential series, their passion will inspire a tow
‘Goonies’ Reenactment Pilot, ‘Blood Relative’ Not Moving Forward at Fox Variety 2 hrs ago
Variety has learned.
The two projects were holdovers from Fox’s 2020 pilot season that were delayed in shooting due to the pandemic. The decision to ax “Blood Relative” comes as something of a surprise, given that it starred Oscar winner Melissa Leo in the lead role. The move also comes as Fox has given out two series orders from its drama pilot slate already: one for “The Cleaning Lady” starring Elodie Yung and another for the dance drama “The Big Leap.”
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“Blood Relative” was to follow Louise Kelly (Leo), an expert in genetic genealogy. Tate Donovan, Tyrone Marshall Brown, Dascha Polanco, Dawnn Lewis, and Jude Mayer also starred in the pilot. The project hailed from writers and executive producers Chris Levinson and James Renner. Philip Noyce directed and executive produced the pilot, with Liza Chasin also executive producing. Paramount TV St
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