Christopher Meloni Cast Head Coach NFL Hulu Drama

Christopher Meloni has been cast as the head coach of an NFL team in an upcoming Hulu drama series created by Dan Fogelman, known for This Is Us. The untitled series, tentatively titled 17 Sundays, is described as a sprawling family drama set inside the world of the NFL with a generational family component. William H. Macy is also in talks to join the series in an undisclosed role. The show is produced by 20th Television and Skydance Sports, with executive producers including Jess Rosenthal, David Ellison, Jesse Sisgold, and Jason T. Reed. Meloni's role in this series is expected not to conflict with his starring role on Law & Order: Organized Crime, as the new Hulu show will film in the fall while Organized Crime films in the spring. The project reflects the NFL's interest in developing more scripted content centered around professional football.