NBC picked up the Jason Katims drama “Rise” and Dean Georgaris’ “For God & Country.”
The two dramas mark the first of the broadcast network pilots to be ordered to series. The news comes ahead of NBC’s Upfronts presentation on May 15, where the network will unveil its complete programming slate for the 2017-18 season.
“Rise,” which hails from “Parenthood” and “Friday Night Lights” creator Jason Katims as well as “Hamilton” producer Jeffrey Seller, stars “How I Met Your Mother” alum Josh Radnor and “Moana” breakout Auli’i Cravalho.
Inspired by a true story, the series follows dedicated teacher and family man Lou Mazzuchelli (Radnor) as he sheds his own self-doubt and takes over the school’s lackluster theater department, galvanizing not only the faculty and students but the entire working-class town.