Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies explained

Creator:Annabel Oakes
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:10
Producer:Grace Gilroy
Location:Vancouver, British Columbia
Runtime:48–59 minutes
Network:Paramount+

Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies is an American musical romantic comedy-drama television series that was created by Annabel Oakes for Paramount+. The series is a prequel to the film Grease (1978), based on the stage musical of the same name by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. It aired from April 6, 2023 to June 1, 2023 on Paramount+. The series was canceled later that month and removed from Paramount+.[1]

Premise

The series takes place in 1954, four years before the events of Grease, and follows four fed-up and misfit students who band together to bring out the moral panic that will change Rydell High forever and become the founding mothers of the first female high school gang, known as the "Pink Ladies".

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Production

Development

The series was given a straight-to-series order by WarnerMedia in October 2019 under the title Grease: Rydell High, set to air on their streaming service HBO Max.[2] In April 2020, Annabel Oakes was hired to write the pilot episode and act as executive producer for the series.[3] In May 2020, the title of the series was changed to Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, and it was announced that the series is set to premiere in 2021.[4]

In October 2020, it was announced that the series would instead premiere on Paramount+ after Chief Content Officer for HBO and HBO Max Casey Bloys decided to not move forward with the series at HBO Max. Along with the change of network, Annabel Oakes was announced to serve as creator of the series.[5] In July 2021, the series was given a ten-episode series order officially by Paramount+. Marty Bowen and Erik Feig joined the series as executive producers.[6] Alethea Jones was announced as a producer in October 2021 and also directs the first episode.[7]

Casting

On January 31, 2022, it was reported that Marisa Davila, Cheyenne Isabel Wells, Ari Notartomaso, Tricia Fukuhara, Shanel Bailey, (as the Pink Ladies)[8] Madison Thompson, Johnathan Nieves, Jason Schmidt, Maxwell Whittington-Cooper, and Jackie Hoffman were cast in starring roles.[9] In February 2022, it was announced Chris McNally, Charlotte Kavanagh, Josette Halpert, Nicholas McDonough, Maximo Weber Salas, and Alexis Sides joined the cast in recurring capacities.[10] [11]

Filming

The series was initially scheduled to be filmed in California after receiving a tax credit to shoot in the state.[12] On January 31, 2022, it was reported that production had begun in Vancouver, British Columbia.[13]

Music

See main article: Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies (soundtrack). Around 30 new songs were written for the series by American songwriter Justin Tranter,[14] some co-written with others, with each intending to add a contemporary take on but still capture 1950s-style nostalgia and harmonies.[15] [16] They are the executive music producer for the series.[17] Tranter recognized the music would be remembered as a snapshot of this present time, and purposely crafted the music to be in line with the story and characters.[18]

Release

The premiere of Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies was first earmarked for early 2023 in a story in Entertainment Weekly in December 2022.[19] On January 9, 2023, the series was announced at a Television Critics Association panel to premiere on April 6, 2023.[20] The show's first season concluded on June 1, 2023. The series was removed from Paramount+ in June 2023.

The series was released on digital on July 24, 2023, and was followed by a physical DVD release on November 7, 2023.[21]

Reception

Review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 65% approval rating, with an average rating of 6.7/10, based on 34 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "Rise of the Pink Ladies isn't quite automatic, systematic, or hydromatic with its catalogue of merely passable songs, but the core cast is plucky enough that nostalgic viewers will want it to tell them more, tell them more."[22] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 59 out of 100 based on 14 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[23]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies', 'Star Trek: Prodigy', 'The Game' & 'Queen of the Universe' Canceled At Paramount+ As Streamer Pulls Shows From Service & Takes Content Write-Down. Deadline Hollywood. Peter. White. 23 June 2023. 23 June 2023. June 23, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230623184132/https://deadline.com/2023/06/grease-rise-of-the-pink-ladies-star-trek-prodigy-the-game-queen-of-the-universe-canceled-paramount-1235423451/. live.
  2. Web site: 'Grease' Spinoff Series 'Rydell High' Ordered By HBO Max . . Petski . Denise . October 15, 2019 . June 1, 2020 . April 17, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200417092208/https://deadline.com/2019/10/grease-spinoff-series-rydell-high-ordered-hbo-max-1202760477/ . live .
  3. Web site: 'Grease: Rydell High': Annabel Oakes To Write & EP HBO Max Spinoff Series . . Andreeva . Nellie . April 10, 2020 . June 1, 2020 . April 13, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200413130053/https://deadline.com/2020/04/grease-rydell-high-annabel-oakes-write-ep-new-hbo-max-series-grease-offshoot-spinoff-1202905342/ . live .
  4. 1266102388424716290 .
    1. HBOMax is here! Our groundbreaking streaming platform features iconic and beloved programming from across the WarnerMedia portfolio, a roster of new Max Originals, & fan-favorite acquired franchises & films.
    . WarnerMedia . May 27, 2020 . May 31, 2020.
  5. Web site: 'Grease' Spinoff Series Moves From HBO Max to Paramount Plus (EXCLUSIVE) . . Thorne . Will . October 14, 2020 . January 31, 2021 . November 19, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201119021453/https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/grease-spinoff-series-moves-from-hbo-max-to-paramount-plus-1234802991/ . live .
  6. Web site: 'Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies' Prequel Series Officially Ordered By Paramount+ . . Andreeva. Nellie . July 16, 2021 . July 16, 2021 . July 16, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210716214118/https://deadline.com/2021/07/grease-rise-of-the-pink-ladies-prequel-series-paramount-plus-spinoff-1234794717/ . live .
  7. Web site: Del Rosario . Alexandra . 'Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies': Justin Tranter, Jamal Sims, Alethea Jones Board Paramount+ Prequel Series' Creative Team . Deadline Hollywood . October 5, 2021 . October 5, 2022 . October 20, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221020015059/https://deadline.com/2021/10/grease-rise-of-the-pink-ladies-justin-tranter-jamal-sims-alethea-jones-paramount-prequel-series-creative-team-1234850003/ . live .
  8. Web site: Kelley . Aidan . Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies: Cast, Release Date, Trailer, and Everything We Know So Far . Collider . January 31, 2023 . January 27, 2023 . January 31, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230131015825/https://collider.com/grease-rise-of-the-pink-ladies-paramount-plus-cast-release-date-trailer-prequel-series/ . live .
  9. Web site: 'Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies': Paramount+ Prequel Series Sets Cast As Production Begins . . Denise . Petski . January 31, 2022 . January 31, 2022 . January 31, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220131200044/https://deadline.com/2022/01/grease-rise-of-the-pink-ladies-cast-production-begins-1234923048/ . live.
  10. Web site: 'When Calls The Heart's Chris McNally Joins 'Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies' & 'Firefly Lane'2. Deadline Hollywood. Denise. Petski. February 11, 2022. February 11, 2022. February 11, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220211225739/https://deadline.com/2022/02/when-calls-the-heart-chris-mcnally-grease-rise-of-the-pink-ladies-firefly-lane-recurring-1234932007/. live.
  11. Web site: 'Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies' Adds Five To Supporting Cast Of Paramount+ Prequel Series. Deadline Hollywood. Denise. Petski. February 23, 2022. February 23, 2022. February 23, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220223230440/https://deadline.com/2022/02/grease-rise-of-the-pink-ladies-supporting-cast-paramount-plus-prequel-series-1234958922/. live.
  12. Web site: 'Impeachment: American Crime Story', 'Star Trek: Picard' & 'Euphoria' 2nd Seasons Among CA Tax Credit Winners . . Patten . Dominic . December 16, 2019 . June 1, 2020 . June 4, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200604224602/https://deadline.com/2019/12/star-trek-picard-clinton-impeachment-euphoria-lakers-series-california-tax-credits-adam-mckay-1202809961/ . live .
  13. Web site: 'Grease' Prequel: Meet the Cast of 'Rise of the Pink Ladies' . . Lesley . Goldberg . January 31, 2022 . January 31, 2022. January 31, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220131200444/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/grease-prequel-meet-the-cast-of-rise-of-the-pink-ladies-1235084344/ . live.
  14. Web site: Can't wait for the world to see this show April 6th on Paramount plus! . Instagram . March 31, 2023 . April 4, 2023 . April 4, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230404083705/https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqa6N21JdCI/ . live .
  15. Web site: Grease prequel Rise Of The Pink Ladies offers modern take on 1950s attitudes . James . Rampton . stuff.co.nz . March 23, 2023 . April 1, 2023 . March 28, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230328044622/https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv-radio/131557396/grease-prequel-rise-of-the-pink-ladies-offers-modern-take-on-1950s-attitudes . live .
  16. Web site: 'Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies' Features 30 Original Songs by Justin Tranter . Charna . Flam . Variety . March 30, 2023 . April 4, 2023 . April 4, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230404083705/https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/grease-rise-of-the-pink-ladies-music-justin-tranter-1235569116/ . live .
  17. Web site: Conventionality belongs to yesterday: Hitmaker Justin Tranter puts their spin on the new 'Grease' prequel. Los Angeles Times. Mikael. Wood. April 5, 2023. April 22, 2023. April 22, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230422024814/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2023-04-05/justin-tranter-grease-rise-of-the-pink-ladies. live.
  18. Web site: In This 'Grease' Prequel Series, Pink Is the Word . Elizabeth . Vincentelli . . April 4, 2023 . April 4, 2023 . April 4, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230404191336/https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/04/arts/television/grease-prequel-rise-of-the-pink-ladies.html . live .
  19. Rydell High is back in a first look at Grease prequel series Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies. Entertainment Weekly. Maureen Lee. Lenker. December 19, 2022. December 19, 2022. December 19, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221219190850/https://ew.com/tv/grease-rise-of-the-pink-ladies-preview-first-look-photo/. live.
  20. Web site: Eng . Joyce . Here's when 'Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies' will premiere—watch the first trailer . GoldDerby . January 9, 2023 . January 9, 2023 . January 9, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230109185222/https://www.goldderby.com/article/2023/grease-rise-of-the-pink-ladies-premiere-date-paramount-plus/ . live .
  21. Web site: Return to Rydell High With 'Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies' DVD Release. Collider. Makuochi. Echebiri. July 25, 2023. July 25, 2023.
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