Famuyiwa, who co-wrote and directed the movie, will direct the pilot and government produce with Hillian, who will pen the script. The pilot order was introduced throughout Showtime’s digital TCA presentation Tuesday.
The Wooden is an sincere take a look at friendship and courting from the angle of three younger Black males born and raised within the gentrifying L.A. suburb of Inglewood, fondly referred to by locals because the Metropolis Of Champions. The trio’s struggles to steadiness fatherhood, ambition and loyalty drive them to query if they’re rising aside … or nearer collectively. With a figuring out nod again to the characters of the 1999 movie on which it’s based mostly, this romantic comedy showcases the humor and coronary heart of younger Black women and men attempting to navigate life, love and likes on the ’Gram.