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A24, Liverpool FC Making Drama Series About 1960s Rise of Soccer Club

Variety
Story by Alex RitmanDecember 17, 2024 • 2:00 PM
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A24 and Liverpool FC team up to bring the legendary soccer club's 1960s rise to the small screen in a new dramatic series.
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  • Award-winning writer Jack Thorne ('Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,' 'His Dark Materials') is attached to write the series, bringing added Hollywood star power.
  • The show will focus on Liverpool FC's transformation from an underdog squad to one of the dominant forces in English soccer during a pivotal era, capturing the city's cultural and historical significance.
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Jack Thorne, A24, Liverpool FC, 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child', 'His Dark Materials'
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