Cameron Crowe’s “Roadies” Pilot Picked Up

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Showtime announced that the premium cable network is putting a pilot into production for the new series produced, written and directed by Cameron Crowe. “Roadies” is a new comedy series that follows a giant successful rock tour, but not through the eyes of the band. Roadies is shot from the perspective of the guys behind-the-scenes, the crew members who keep the show on the road.

Besides all the film and music credentials that Crowe brings to “Roadies”, the series will also be executive produced by Emmy and Tony nominee Winnie Holzman (Huge, My So-Called Life, Wicked) who will also serve as showrunner. Also listed as executive producer is J.J. Abrams (Lost, Fringe, Star Trek, Star Wars: Episode VII) who said, “Roadies is Cameron Crowe at his most musically passionate, colorful character best. We had been talking about the series for so long, but when he actually handed me the script, it was funnier and sweeter and wilder than I had ever imagined.”

Cameron Crowe talked about being thrilled to tell the stories of the guys who are truly responsible for making these concerts happen. “I love that we’re finally doing Roadies,” said Crowe. “J.J. and I have been talking about it for some time. We’re fans of crews, those workers up on the rigging towers, or walking feverishly with eight phones on their belt. Those quietly devoted people live huge lives, they’re often the real keepers of the flame.”

Showtime President David Nevins calls the script, “brilliant, original and full of life”.

 

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