Brooklyn Decker has been cast to host the Amazon Studios’ upcoming music drama series, The Runarounds. Joining Decker is Maximo Salas, a rising star known for his performances in both television and film. The series, which is generating significant interest, will see Decker stepping into the world of music as she takes on a character navigating the ups and downs of the industry.
The Runarounds is set to explore the journey of a group of high school students who form a rock band trying to break into the competitive music industry while risking their personal lives and relationships to become the top band. Even though the upcoming series may be a look-a-like of Outer Banks, it is not a spinoff of the series.
Written by David Wilcox, The Runarounds stands sixth in the lineup of Skydance TV shows at Amazon after Jack Ryan, Reacher, and Cross.The series promises to deliver a mix of drama, music, and romance, with a storyline that resonates with the dreams and challenges faced by many in the entertainment industry. Amazon Studios is banking on the combination of Decker’s star power and Salas’s growing popularity to draw in viewers.
The band, The Runarounds was formed in 2021. The show is set to be shot in Wilmington, North Carolina with Skydance Television studio to produce and Prime Video to premiere the show globally. The executive producers for The Runarounds are Joon Yun, Dana Goldberg, Josh Pate, Shannon Burke, Wilcox, Matt Thunell, Lisa Mae Fincannon, Pate, David Ellison, and Scott Lambert.
The creative team behind The Runarounds includes seasoned producers and writers with a background in both drama and music-focused projects. This blend of expertise is expected to create a show that not only entertains but also provides an insightful look into the music industry.
The Runarounds is part of Amazon’s broader strategy to expand its original content lineup, particularly in genres that appeal to younger audiences. With production set to begin soon, anticipation is building for what could be one of Amazon’s standout series. As fans of Brooklyn Decker and Maximo Salas eagerly await the release, The Runarounds is poised to become a must-watch series that combines the allure of music with compelling storytelling.
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