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Julie Plec YA Tennis Drama ‘Rally’ Ordered to Series at Prime Video; Pro Andre Agassi to Executive Produce

Julie Plec and Andre Agassi are diving into the world of competitive tennis. “Rally” has been picked up to series at Prime Video. The drama is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with Entertainment 360 and Amazon MGM Studios. Per the official synopsis, “Rally” takes place “at a hyper-competitive […]

Julie Plec YA Tennis Drama ‘Rally’ Ordered to Series at Prime Video; Pro Andre Agassi to Executive Produce

Prime Video has secured the rights to adapt Julie Plec's new original young adult drama series titled "Rally." The streaming platform will collaborate with Universal Television to bring this story to life, set within the high-pressure world of elite competitive tennis. Andre Agassi, the renowned tennis legend, will also serve as an executive producer for the series.

The drama is produced in association with Entertainment 360 and Amazon MGM Studios. Guymon Casady, a representative from Entertainment 360, revealed that the concept for "Rally" is deeply personal, rooted in his observations of his children's experiences at the IMG Academy during their junior tennis training. He explained that the series aims to capture the intense dedication, pressure, and heartbreak associated with elite junior tennis.

Casady expressed his excitement about working with Plec and Agassi, stating that it's a tremendous honor to combine their talents with the authentic perspective of a tennis legend. The official announcement about "Rally" was made by TheWrap.

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