FIELD OF DREAMS: Peacock Orders Television Series from Michael Schur

Peacock has ordered a straight-to-series-order for an adaptation of FIELD OF DREAMS, the streaming service announced.

The series, based on the 1989 Kevin Costner film by the same name, will “reimagine the mixture of family, baseball, Iowa and magic that makes the movie so enduring and beloved.” Michael Schur will pen the television take.

“Through the years, FIELD OF DREAMS has remained a fan favorite, maintaining its rightful position in the zeitgeist,” said Lisa Katz, President, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, in a statement. “It’s whimsical and grounded, a space where Mike Schur excels, and we’re looking forward to bringing a new version of this classic to Peacock.”

“FIELD OF DREAMS is an iconic Universal Film title from venerable producers Lawrence and Charles Gordon, that we could only have entrusted to Mike Schur,” added Erin Underhill, President, Universal Television. “His talent, his love for baseball and his reverence for its themes make him the perfect choice to revisit this beloved film that evokes nostalgia and visceral emotion in so many of its fans.”

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