The Land (TV series)
Upcoming Hulu drama about the Cleveland Browns.
The Land is an upcoming Hulu sports drama series from creator Dan Fogelman. Spanning six episodes, the show centers on a fictionalized version of the NFL’s Cleveland Browns, weaving in a multi-generational family storyline. The cast includes Christopher Meloni as head coach Danny Roarke, William H. Macy as Hank Durkin, and Mandy Moore as Lauren Durkin, alongside Chloe Bennet, Chace Crawford, Sam Corlett as rookie quarterback Connor Roarke, and Tanner Zagarino. Recurring roles feature Omar Epps, Michael McGrady, Calahan Skogman, Thomas Q. Jones, Bridget Moynahan, and Benjamin Bratt. Hulu ordered the series in October 2024, with Fogelman writing and executive producing alongside Jess Rosenthal through Rhode Island Ave. Productions. Skydance Sports, NFL Films, and 20th Television also produce. The series qualified for California’s tax credit program, receiving nearly $43 million—the largest allocation reported. Filming began on October 23, 2025.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Sports drama / Family drama
- Creator
- Dan Fogelman
- Starring
- Christopher Meloni / William H. Macy / Mandy Moore / Chloe Bennet / Chace Crawford / Sam Corlett / Tanner Zagarino
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Executive Producer
- Dan Fogelman / Jess Rosenthal / David Ellison / Jesse Sisgold / Jason T. Reed
- Company
- Rhode Island Ave. Productions / Skydance Sports / NFL Films / 20th Television
- Network
- Hulu
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Lore & Background
The Land was commissioned by Hulu in October 2024, with Dan Fogelman set as creator and writer. At that time the series had no title and was described as 'a sprawling drama set inside the world of the NFL with a generational family component.' Fogelman and Jess Rosenthal executive produced via Rhode Island Ave. Productions, with David Ellison, Jesse Sisgold, and Jason T. Reed also executive producing through Skydance Sports. NFL Films and 20th Television were additional production companies. In January 2026, the series was officially titled The Land, with the setting taking place in Cleveland.
Casting began in July 2025 when Christopher Meloni joined in a lead role as the head coach of an unnamed team. The following month, William H. Macy and Mandy Moore joined, with Moore reuniting with Fogelman after working with him on This Is Us. In September 2025, Sam Corlett, Tanner Zagarino, Chloe Bennet, and Chace Crawford were added as series regulars. Recurring roles were filled in November 2025 by Omar Epps, Michael McGrady, Calahan Skogman, and Thomas Q. Jones, with Bridget Moynahan and Benjamin Bratt cast in March 2026.
Filming began on October 23, 2025. The series qualified for California's Film and TV Tax Credit Program and received the largest allocation, nearly $43 million.
Reader's Guide
The Land represents a significant expansion of scripted sports drama into the NFL realm, created by Dan Fogelman, best known for the family drama This Is Us. The series is notable for its generational family component intertwined with a fictional version of the Cleveland Browns, a team with a passionate fan base and a storied history. The production's large tax credit allocation—nearly $43 million—underscores its scale and California's investment in the series. The casting of Christopher Meloni as head coach Danny Roarke and Mandy Moore reuniting with Fogelman adds star power. The series is set for release on Hulu, marking a major streaming entry for NFL-themed content. Its six-episode format suggests a limited series approach, focusing on both on-field drama and family dynamics.
Did You Know?
- The series was commissioned by Hulu in October 2024 without a title.
- The series received nearly $43 million from California's Film and TV Tax Credit Program, the largest allocation.
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