William H. Macy Shares Details on Dan Fogelman’s NFL Drama Coming to Hulu

William H. Macy Reveals Details About Dan Fogelman’s Upcoming NFL Drama

William H. Macy, a key star of Dan Fogelman’s upcoming NFL drama, has opened up about the much-anticipated series that has largely remained under wraps.

During a recent discussion, Macy confirmed the title and setting of the show, which has been a subject of speculation for some time. “It’s about a football team, nominally the Cleveland Browns. It’s called The Land because that’s what people from Cleveland call it. I play the owner of the team,” Macy stated. He further praised the scripts, describing them as “brilliant” and “Shakespearean,” adding that while the series centers on football, the plots delve into profound themes. “I’m having the time of my life,” he remarked.

When asked if the series shares similarities with Friday Night Lights, Macy replied, “It’s got a bit of that in there.”

Created and written by Fogelman, The Land is set within the sphere of the NFL and incorporates a generational family aspect. The cast is led by Chris Meloni, who portrays the team’s head coach, Danny. The ensemble also includes Sam Corlett and Tanner Zagarino as his sons, with Macy taking on the role of team owner Hank. Mandy Moore and Chloe Bennet will appear as Hank’s daughters, while Chace Crawford plays the team’s new General Manager.

Macy expressed optimism about the project, noting, “The NFL is completely behind our show, so we’ve got complete access. I’m optimistic it’s going to be something. And what if Cleveland starts winning? Because I think our team is going to do better.”

The series, produced by 20th Television and Skydance Sports, is being executive produced by Fogelman, Jess Rosenthal, and Kevin Falls, along with David Ellison, Jesse Sisgold, and Jason T. Reed from Skydance Sports.

For further insight into his comments and the series, Macy’s remarks can be viewed in a recent video interview.