In the latest part of the movie-people-heading-to-TV trend, writer and director (and Oscar winner)Cameron Crowehas developed a series for Showtime,Roadies, that focuses on music — of course. Though you’re able to criticize the Crowe for many things (including everything that wasAloha), his musical taste is beyond reproach, and there’s a hope thatRoadiesmight capture some of the earnest, emotional magic ofAlmost Famous.
A new trailer for the series seems to suggest that it will be fairly light-hearted and silly, with some epic performances and, of course, rad music. Examining the roadies rather than the stars (likeNashvilleandEmpiredo … and whateverVinyltries to do) is also a fun way to explore a different side of the music industry, and an easy way to naturally create drama and stakes, provided by the highs and lows of the band’s touring schedule. It looks like it’ll be gorgeously filmed, definitely gorgeously scored, and will be a show with a lot of heart. Maybe not a show for the cynics, but heck, we all need a feel-good series now and again (as long as it’s nottoocorny).
Check out the newRoadiestrailer below. The series premieres Sunday, June 26th At 10 p.m. on Showtime, and starsLuke Wilson,Carla Gugino,Imogen Poots,Rafe Spall,Keisha Castle-Hughes,Peter Cambor,Colson Baker, andRon White.Winnie Holzman(My So-Called Life,Wicked) serves as writer and executive producer, along with Emmy winnersJ.J. Abrams,Bryan Burk(Lost), andLen Goldstein(Hart of Dixie).
Here’s the official synopsis:
Created by Oscar winner Cameron Crowe, ROADIES is an insider’s look at the reckless, romantic, funny and often poignant lives of a committed group of “roadies” who live for music and the de facto family they’ve formed along the way. The music-infused ensemble comedy series chronicles the rock world through the eyes of music’s unsung heroes and puts the spotlight on the backstage workers who put the show on the road while touring the United States for a successful arena-level band.
