"Highway to Heaven" Reboot Gets Fox Series Order for 2027-28 Season - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 05-06-2026, 05:26 PM

"Highway to Heaven" Reboot Gets Fox Series Order for 2027-28 From Jason Katims, Amblin Television & Michael Landon Prods.
by Nellie Andreeva
May 6, 2026

As Fox is getting ready to launch a reboot of one of its 1980s TV series, "Baywatch", this coming season, the network is bringing back another classic ’80s TV title.

Fox has ordered a new take on Michael Landon‘s "Highway to Heaven" from writer-producer Jason Katims (Friday Night Lights, Parenthood), Amblin Television and Michael Landon Productions to premiere during the 2027-28 season.

The contemporary reimagining is produced by Fox Entertainment Studios and owned by Fox as part of its push to control a significant portion of its content. It will be distributed worldwide by Fox Entertainment Global.

The new series will keep the original’s uplifting, emotional storytelling and themes of compassion, humanity and second chances while putting an original spin on its premise of a “probationary angel,” who is sent to Earth to earn his wings by helping people in need.

“I’m excited by the challenge of putting a contemporary lens on this classic tale,” Katims said. “The idea of telling a very grounded, human story about an angel feels immediately emotional to me — and fun. I love going outside my comfort zone to tell a tale about someone trying to do better as an angel than he did as a man.”

“With the incredible pairing of Jason Katims, Cindy Landon, and the Amblin team, we’re building on Highway to Heaven’s timeless legacy of transformation and optimism in a way that feels deeply relevant and relatable to our audience,” said Michael Thorn, President of Fox Television Network.

“Highway to Heaven has always been about connection, compassion and the idea that small acts can have big ripple effects and make a lasting difference,” Cindy Landon, widow of Michael Landon, said. “I’m proud to help carry Michael’s legacy forward with partners like Fox and Amblin, who understand the heart of this series and are bringing it to a new generation at just the right moment.”

https://deadline.com/2026/05/highway...in-1236883576/

icecream · 05-06-2026, 05:28 PM

Looks like this has not been cast yet. Needs better acting than the Lifetime movie had from 5 years ago. No one will compare to Michael Landon.

http://thefutoncritic.com/news/2026/...20260506fox02/

icecream · 05-06-2026, 05:39 PM

Peter Krause would be a good pick to star. Or better yet, Kyle Chandler.

05-06-2026, 05:26 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,291	"Highway to Heaven" Reboot Gets Fox Series Order for 2027-28 Season *"Highway to Heaven" Reboot Gets Fox Series Order for 2027-28 From Jason Katims, Amblin Television & Michael Landon Prods.* by Nellie Andreeva May 6, 2026 As Fox is getting ready to launch a reboot of one of its 1980s TV series, "Baywatch", this coming season, the network is bringing back another classic ’80s TV title. Fox has ordered a new take on Michael Landon‘s "Highway to Heaven" from writer-producer Jason Katims (Friday Night Lights, Parenthood), Amblin Television and Michael Landon Productions to premiere during the 2027-28 season. The contemporary reimagining is produced by Fox Entertainment Studios and owned by Fox as part of its push to control a significant portion of its content. It will be distributed worldwide by Fox Entertainment Global. The new series will keep the original’s uplifting, emotional storytelling and themes of compassion, humanity and second chances while putting an original spin on its premise of a “probationary angel,” who is sent to Earth to earn his wings by helping people in need. “I’m excited by the challenge of putting a contemporary lens on this classic tale,” Katims said. “The idea of telling a very grounded, human story about an angel feels immediately emotional to me — and fun. I love going outside my comfort zone to tell a tale about someone trying to do better as an angel than he did as a man.” “With the incredible pairing of Jason Katims, Cindy Landon, and the Amblin team, we’re building on Highway to Heaven’s timeless legacy of transformation and optimism in a way that feels deeply relevant and relatable to our audience,” said Michael Thorn, President of Fox Television Network. “Highway to Heaven has always been about connection, compassion and the idea that small acts can have big ripple effects and make a lasting difference,” Cindy Landon, widow of Michael Landon, said. “I’m proud to help carry Michael’s legacy forward with partners like Fox and Amblin, who understand the heart of this series and are bringing it to a new generation at just the right moment.” https://deadline.com/2026/05/highway...in-1236883576/

05-06-2026, 05:28 PM	#2
icecream Cat-tastic and Whiskerlicious Forum Celebrity Join Date: Sep 01, 2006 Location: The Catacombs Posts: 20,932	Highway to Heaven Remake is Coming to FOX for 2027-2028 Season Looks like this has not been cast yet. Needs better acting than the Lifetime movie had from 5 years ago. No one will compare to Michael Landon. http://thefutoncritic.com/news/2026/...20260506fox02/
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05-06-2026, 05:39 PM	#3
icecream Cat-tastic and Whiskerlicious Forum Celebrity Join Date: Sep 01, 2006 Location: The Catacombs Posts: 20,932	Peter Krause would be a good pick to star. Or better yet, Kyle Chandler.