Get ready for the highly anticipated reboot of A League of Their Own! The iconic 1992 film directed by Penny Marshall is being transformed into an 8-episode series on Amazon, and the studio has just dropped an exhilarating 2-minute trailer that truly hits a home run. Fans of the original will appreciate nostalgic nods, such as a character catching a ball bare-handed, while new narratives and characters are introduced.
This series will delve deeper into the lives of more characters and teams, with a notable focus on the challenges faced by Black women striving for inclusion in the league despite the pervasive racism and discrimination of the era. One character’s journey to secure her spot on the roster stands out as a compelling new storyline. Expect plenty of humor, teamwork, rule-breaking antics, romantic sparks, and, of course, a whole lot of baseball. Count me in!
The 58-second teaser trailer, released in June, features the song “Edge of Seventeen” by Stevie Nicks, showcasing thrilling baseball action, camaraderie, and even hints of romance between characters played by Abbi Jacobson and D’Arcy Carden.
The original film featured stars like Geena Davis, Lori Petty, Rosie O’Donnell, and Madonna, portraying the Rockford Peaches, an all-female baseball team that played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League from 1943 to 1954—a league created to keep the spirit of baseball alive while men were off fighting in WWII. Rosie O’Donnell is set to make a guest appearance in the first season, but it’s unclear whether any of the original cast will return.
According to reports, this new series, co-created by Jacobson and Will Graham, will present fresh characters and begin with the league’s establishment in 1943, tracking its evolution through intense games, injuries, romantic awakenings, and road trips across a changing America. The ensemble cast includes Gbemisola Ikumelo, Roberta Colindrez, Saidah Arrika Ekulona, Kendall Johnson, Kelly McCormack, Alex Désert, Priscilla Delgado, Aaron Jennings, Molly Ephraim, Melanie Field, and Dale Dickey.
Mark your calendars for the series premiere on Amazon, set for August 12, 2022, with its initial screening at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 13. Though the players and teams may differ, one rule remains unchanged: “No crying in baseball.” Watch the trailer below.
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Summary:
The reboot of A League of Their Own will premiere on Amazon on August 12, 2022. This new series promises to explore deeper stories around women in baseball during WWII, including the struggle for Black women to be included in the league. The full trailer is available now, showcasing a mix of humor, teamwork, and romance, while honoring the legacy of the original film.