Fox to reboot 'Highway to Heaven' for 2027‑28 season
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- Fox announced a reboot of the 1984‑89 drama fantasy series “Highway to Heaven” slated for the 2027‑28 broadcast season.
- Jason Katims will serve as showrunner and executive producer of the new series, bringing his Emmy‑winning experience from “Friday Night Lights” and “Parenthood.”
- Amblin Television’s Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey and Todd Cohen are joining Katims as executive producers, alongside Mark Itkin and Michael Landon Productions’ Wayne Lepoff and Cindy Landon.
- Cindy Landon — widow of original creator Michael Landon — said the reboot will carry forward the franchise’s “timeless themes of compassion, humanity, and second chances.”
- Michael Thorn, president of Fox Television Network, praised the partnership with Amblin and the series’ “optimism” as “deeply relevant and relatable” to today’s audience.
Why it matters: Fans of the original series and new viewers will gain fresh, family‑friendly drama while Fox targets ad‑revenue growth in the 2027‑28 season, leveraging the nostalgic brand to attract advertisers seeking wholesome content.
