Jeanie Buss, Netflix creating Lakers front office version of ‘The Office’ comedy
The Los Angeles Lakers’ front office will be portrayed in a fresh way soon.
Netflix has ordered a new series that will focus on the Lakers’ front office in a comedy series inspired by the popular show “The Office.”
The show will span 10 episodes with each lasting 30 minutes.
Leading the production team are Mindy Kaling, who starred in “The Office”; Elaine Ko from ‘Modern Family’; and Jeanie Buss, president and governor of the Lakers. Linda Rambis, executive director of special projects for the Lakers, is also helping with production.
Here’s what the show will entail, according to Nellie Andreeva of Deadline:
“Written by Ko, the untitled series is inspired by the personal and professional dynamic between the family owners and front office team that together run one of the most iconic franchises in all of sports: the Los Angeles Lakers. The workplace comedy follows fictional team governor Eliza Reed as she navigates NBA ownership and family drama with her best friend by her side.”
Buss explained the reasoning for comedy being involved on Twitter:
Mindy Kaling and Elaine Ko are brilliant accomplished creators and I’m thrilled to be part of this dream team. I’ve spoken many times about humor playing an important role in my mental health and wellbeing so this is a natural. Thank you @netflix for giving us this platform. https://t.co/uXbbN9Rw45
— Jeanie Buss (@JeanieBuss) June 18, 2021
The Lakers will have more representation on the big screen soon. LeBron James will star in “Space Jam: A New Legacy” releasing July 16. The movie will also debut James’ new Nike LeBron 19 shoe.
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