Here are various fiction announcements. But not all of them will necessarily come to fruition or be visible in France.
“Dear England,” the most accomplished A four-episode miniseries adapted from the play of the same name by James Graham, it tells the story of Gareth Southgate leading the England football team, as he aims to put an end to the image of losers associated with the selection. It will be broadcasted this year on the BBC, maybe before the World Cup, and Joseph Fiennes will play the main role.
“Rally,” with Andre Agassi’s endorsement Set in an elite tennis academy, the series follows young ambitious players who discover that the loneliest sport in the world requires certain sacrifices. With Andre Agassi as an executive producer, the fiction, also backed by the producers of “The Stick,” has already gained some legitimacy. To be confirmed. Neither the broadcaster nor the release date has been announced yet.
“The Red Devils’ Story in ‘The Crown’ Fashion” In January, “The Athletic” revealed that Manchester United and Lionsgate studio had reached an agreement to develop an ambitious series, following the successful model of “The Crown” about the English royal family. The idea is to create a fictionalized adaptation of the great moments, disappointments, and controversies in the history of the Manchester club. But the Red Devils are not the only ones interesting the producers inspired by English football. A series dedicated to Liverpool and its legendary coach Bill Shankly is also under consideration.
“Rallye 82,” with Ana Girardot as Michèle Mouton HBO Max, ZDF, and France Télévisions have produced a mini-series on Michèle Mouton, a rally champion portrayed by Ana Girardot. The four episodes, already filmed, will depict the 1982 season when, behind the wheel of the Audi Quattro Sport Group 4, the French driver fought until the end for the world title. The broadcast is expected in the second half of 2026.
