Fox’s Live Musical ‘Rent’ Won’t Happen Anytime Soon; Still Without Director and Cast

TCA 2017: Dana Walden says network remains “genuinely excited” about project despite challenges

“Rent” fans will have to wait more than 525,600 minutes for Fox’s live production of the Tony-winning musical.

Fox Television Group CEO and co-chairman Dana Walden told reporters during the Television Critics Association’s summer press tour on Tuesday that the network’s televised version of “Rent” will probably not air until late 2018.

She added that the show from executive producer Marc Platt (“Grease: Live”) has yet to attach a director or cast.

Walden pointed out that the network is still committed to live musicals, despite the inherent difficulty and cost. ABC’s “Little Mermaid Live” and NBC’s “Bye Bye Birdie” have both seen their launches delayed recently.

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