Tim McGraw is ready to continue honing his acting chops with his upcoming Netflix series.
The country entertainer, who is currently selling out venues for his ongoing Standing Room Only tour '24, is set to star in and executive produce the as-yet-untitled series, which focuses on competitive bull riding, References Variety.
According to the logline for the series, it will depict the story of a “megastar champion [McGraw] facing a life-or-death crossroads when faced with the arrival of a fearless young rider whose existence challenges his ways and uncovers secrets that force him to reflect on his past.”
The series hails from Skydance TV and was revealed during Netflix's initial presentation to advertisers on Wednesday (May 15). Brandon Camp (known for 2018 Benji) will serve as creator, writer, executive producer and co-showrunner for the series, with Taylor Elmore (Justified) also as co-host and executive producer. Additional executive producers for the series include Joel Bergvall, Brian Kaplan and Tim Staples for Down Home, as well as David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Matt Thunell for Skydance Television.
In addition to his role as one of country music's leading entertainers, McGraw is known for his roles in films and series, including Yellowstone prequel series 1883, The Blind Side, Country Strong and Friday Night Lights.
The next show on McGraw's Standing Room Only tour '24 is set for May 16 in Greenville, South Carolina at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The tour also has upcoming shows in Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles and other cities.
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