Hulu NFL Series Adds Christopher Meloni from Law & Order: SVU

Actor Christopher Meloni has signed on for Dan Fogelman’s upcoming Hulu series set in the world of professional football, as reported by Variety. This untitled series was initially announced in October 2024, and while the plot and characters are still under wraps, we do know that it will be based inside the NFL world with a focus on a generational family dynamic. Meloni will be portraying the head coach of a team in the show.

Fogelman will be both the writer and executive producer of the series, with additional executive producers including Jess Rosenthal, David Ellison, Jesse Sisgold, and Jason T. Reed from Skydance Sports. 20th Television will handle the production. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the NFL has shown interest in developing more scripted projects within its realm, hinting at an exciting future for football fans everywhere.