TL;DR
- New Amazon comedy based on ‘Cleat Cute’
- Focuses on a women’s football team
- Sapphic romance central to the plot
- Executive produced by Megan Rapinoe
- No release date announced yet
Hold onto your cleats, folks! Amazon is about to kick off a brand new comedy series inspired by Meryl Wilsner’s bestselling sapphic romance novel, Cleat Cute, now titled Playing the Field. This isn’t just any sports show; it’s the sapphic answer to the popular romance Heated Rivalry, and trust us, it’s going to be a game changer.
The series will follow the lives of four fierce players on the Crescent City women’s football team, based in the vibrant city of New Orleans. At the heart of the show is the tantalizing will-they-won’t-they romance between Grace Henderson and Phoebe Matthews. Picture this: Grace, a seasoned star of the US women’s soccer team, finds herself sidelined due to an injury, while Phoebe, the hotshot rookie, takes her place. Sparks fly as they compete for the same position, but it’s their emotional connection that will have viewers rooting for them.
Wilsner, who shared the exciting news on Instagram, expressed her enthusiasm for the adaptation, saying, “When I tell you this could not be in better hands, I mean it… I’m so excited to see where [Sarah Tapscott] takes my favourite fictional soccer lesbians.” And we couldn’t agree more! With Tapscott at the helm, known for her work on The Sex Lives of College Girls and New Girl, we’re in for a treat.
But wait, there’s more! The show is being backed by some serious star power. Former basketball icon Sue Bird and soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe are on board as executive producers. Both are openly gay and have been strong advocates for LGBTQ+ rights, making this project even more special. Rapinoe, who just announced her retirement from football after the World Cup, is sure to bring her unique perspective to the series.
As of now, there’s no release date set, but fans of queer romance and sports alike are already buzzing with anticipation. With a storyline that promises laughter, love, and a whole lot of girl power, Playing the Field is poised to become a must-watch for anyone who loves a good romantic comedy.
So, mark your calendars and keep your eyes peeled for updates on this exciting new series. Whether you’re a die-hard soccer fan or just in it for the sapphic love story, you won’t want to miss this one!