Heels has nailed its landing after Starz canceled the series in 2023. Netflix and Lionsgate Worldwide Television Distribution Group have agreed to a licensing agreement for the two seasons of critically-acclaimed drama from Mike O’Malley.
Deadline has learned there is an option for a third season, but that all depends on the availability of stars Stephen Amell, who booked the lead role in the Suits spinoff, and Alexander Ludwig, who’s toplining Earth Abides for MGM+. A spokesman for Lionsgate declined to comment.
Heels revolves around the men and women who chase their dreams in the world of small-town pro wrestling. Set in a close-knit Georgia community, it follows a family-owned wrestling promotion as two brothers and rivals (Amell and Ludwig) war over their late father’s legacy. In the ring, somebody must play the good guy and somebody must play their nemesis, the heel. But in the real world, those...
Deadline has learned there is an option for a third season, but that all depends on the availability of stars Stephen Amell, who booked the lead role in the Suits spinoff, and Alexander Ludwig, who’s toplining Earth Abides for MGM+. A spokesman for Lionsgate declined to comment.
Heels revolves around the men and women who chase their dreams in the world of small-town pro wrestling. Set in a close-knit Georgia community, it follows a family-owned wrestling promotion as two brothers and rivals (Amell and Ludwig) war over their late father’s legacy. In the ring, somebody must play the good guy and somebody must play their nemesis, the heel. But in the real world, those...
- 4/9/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Loki’ Head Writer Eric Martin Talks Episode Four’s Explosive Ending: “There’s Meaning in All of It”
[This story contains spoilers for Loki season two, episode four, “Heart of the Tva.”]
If Ke Huy Quan’s Ouroboros is the glue that holds the Tva together, then Loki season two head writer Eric Martin is the Ouroboros of the entire Loki enterprise.
Martin’s journey began in grad school when he befriended future Loki creator, Michael Waldron. The duo first cut their teeth as production assistants on Rick and Morty and Community before reuniting a number of years later as full-fledged writers on Waldron’s stellar yet criminally underseen Starz wrestling drama, Heels. Once they wrapped up their responsibilities on Heels, the duo jumped ship to Loki season one, helming what many consider to be the MCU’s finest outing on Disney+.
The lesser known part of the story is that Martin actually had a lot more to do with season one than his staff writer credit implies. During the later stages, Waldron...
If Ke Huy Quan’s Ouroboros is the glue that holds the Tva together, then Loki season two head writer Eric Martin is the Ouroboros of the entire Loki enterprise.
Martin’s journey began in grad school when he befriended future Loki creator, Michael Waldron. The duo first cut their teeth as production assistants on Rick and Morty and Community before reuniting a number of years later as full-fledged writers on Waldron’s stellar yet criminally underseen Starz wrestling drama, Heels. Once they wrapped up their responsibilities on Heels, the duo jumped ship to Loki season one, helming what many consider to be the MCU’s finest outing on Disney+.
The lesser known part of the story is that Martin actually had a lot more to do with season one than his staff writer credit implies. During the later stages, Waldron...
- 10/27/2023
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
We’re halfway through September, which means the most entertaining show on TV is back: Apple TV+’s “The Morning Show.”
The Emmy-winning drama starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon returned this week for its 10-episode third season, which picks up two years after the events of the Season 2 finale. Naturally, this means big changes are happening, not just at the fictional network within the show, which is struggling after launching a streaming service right as the pandemic hit the U.S. (the series loves its “ripped-from-the-headlines” approach to storytelling), but for the actual show as well. Emmy winner Jon Hamm joins the cast as tech billionaire Paul Marks, who takes an interest in Uba (and perhaps a little bit more), while Nicole Beharie portrays new “Morning Show” anchor Chris Hunter. The first two episodes are currently streaming on Apple TV+, and with so much drama already beginning to unfold,...
The Emmy-winning drama starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon returned this week for its 10-episode third season, which picks up two years after the events of the Season 2 finale. Naturally, this means big changes are happening, not just at the fictional network within the show, which is struggling after launching a streaming service right as the pandemic hit the U.S. (the series loves its “ripped-from-the-headlines” approach to storytelling), but for the actual show as well. Emmy winner Jon Hamm joins the cast as tech billionaire Paul Marks, who takes an interest in Uba (and perhaps a little bit more), while Nicole Beharie portrays new “Morning Show” anchor Chris Hunter. The first two episodes are currently streaming on Apple TV+, and with so much drama already beginning to unfold,...
- 9/16/2023
- by Kaitlin Thomas
- Gold Derby
In case you've forgotten or you're new here, this is your reminder that, emotionally speaking, Heels is one of the best things we've got these days.
For a full recap of Heels Season 2 Episode 3, just click that link.
For the purpose of this review, we're going to discuss two developments because they're worth the deep dive.
While more happened than the two areas we're about to cover, these are so juicy that everything else pales in comparison.
Crystal's rise and the need for a women's league come first.
Women in sports and violence against women
There is so much conversation of late about women in sports, and there's no better jumping-off point than examining the physical power imbalance between males and females in the context of professional wrestling.
The audience was divided when Crystal Tyler grabbed the belt for herself. Part of them loved the shtick, and others thought it was a ruse.
For a full recap of Heels Season 2 Episode 3, just click that link.
For the purpose of this review, we're going to discuss two developments because they're worth the deep dive.
While more happened than the two areas we're about to cover, these are so juicy that everything else pales in comparison.
Crystal's rise and the need for a women's league come first.
Women in sports and violence against women
There is so much conversation of late about women in sports, and there's no better jumping-off point than examining the physical power imbalance between males and females in the context of professional wrestling.
The audience was divided when Crystal Tyler grabbed the belt for herself. Part of them loved the shtick, and others thought it was a ruse.
- 8/12/2023
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
[This story contains spoilers from Heels season two, episode two, “The Journey is the Obstacle.”]
In one fell swoop, Heels star Kelli Berglund stole the show and the championship belt.
Created by Michael Waldron and run by Mike O’Malley, Heels is the professional wrestling world’s answer to Friday Night Lights, as Jack Spade (Stephen Amell) and his younger brother Ace Spade (Alexander Ludwig) are in a feud over their late father’s small-town Georgia wrestling promotion, Duffy Wrestling League (Dwl). Considering that both brothers are equally to blame for their fractured relationship, Berglund’s character, Crystal Tyler, quickly became the sympathetic fan favorite in their stead. After all, she began the acclaimed series in the thankless role of Ace’s valet, while also having an undefined toxic relationship with the younger Spade brother.
As season one progressed, it became clear that Crystal was not only a wrestling enthusiast, but also a highly skilled wrestler in her own right. And in the finale of the first season,...
In one fell swoop, Heels star Kelli Berglund stole the show and the championship belt.
Created by Michael Waldron and run by Mike O’Malley, Heels is the professional wrestling world’s answer to Friday Night Lights, as Jack Spade (Stephen Amell) and his younger brother Ace Spade (Alexander Ludwig) are in a feud over their late father’s small-town Georgia wrestling promotion, Duffy Wrestling League (Dwl). Considering that both brothers are equally to blame for their fractured relationship, Berglund’s character, Crystal Tyler, quickly became the sympathetic fan favorite in their stead. After all, she began the acclaimed series in the thankless role of Ace’s valet, while also having an undefined toxic relationship with the younger Spade brother.
As season one progressed, it became clear that Crystal was not only a wrestling enthusiast, but also a highly skilled wrestler in her own right. And in the finale of the first season,...
- 8/9/2023
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The teaser for Starz’s Heels season two episode two confirms that Crystal is going to climb back into the ring. The promo for “The Journey is the Obstacle” also shows Ace away from Duffy and continuing with his own adventure. Directed by Pete Segal from a script by Mike O’Malley, episode two premieres on the Starz app on Friday, August 4, 2023 at midnight followed by a linear TV debut on Starz at 10pm Et/Pt.
Stephen Amell (Arrow) returns to lead the cast as Jack and Alexander Ludwig (Vikings) stars as Ace Spade. Season two also stars Alison Luff (New Amsterdam) as Staci Spade, Mary McCormack (Deep Impact) as Willie Day, Kelli Berglund (The Goldbergs) as Crystal Tyler, Allen Maldonado (House Party) as Rooster Robbins, and Chris Bauer (Gaslit) as Wild Bill Hancock. Trey Tucker (The Outpost) plays Bobby Pin, Robby Ramos (Chicago P.D.) is Diego Cottonmouth, Alice Barrett Mitchell...
Stephen Amell (Arrow) returns to lead the cast as Jack and Alexander Ludwig (Vikings) stars as Ace Spade. Season two also stars Alison Luff (New Amsterdam) as Staci Spade, Mary McCormack (Deep Impact) as Willie Day, Kelli Berglund (The Goldbergs) as Crystal Tyler, Allen Maldonado (House Party) as Rooster Robbins, and Chris Bauer (Gaslit) as Wild Bill Hancock. Trey Tucker (The Outpost) plays Bobby Pin, Robby Ramos (Chicago P.D.) is Diego Cottonmouth, Alice Barrett Mitchell...
- 7/31/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Jack and Ace Spade’s fraught relationship came to a head in the Heels Season 1 finale, with the feuding brothers beating the hell out of each other and Crystal ascending as the new Dwl Champion.
Picking up where we left off, Season 2 — premiering this Friday on Starz — will explore the fallout from Crystal’s big win and how her unexpected victory brings up major issues for the male-dominated wrestling league.
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Picking up where we left off, Season 2 — premiering this Friday on Starz — will explore the fallout from Crystal’s big win and how her unexpected victory brings up major issues for the male-dominated wrestling league.
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- 7/26/2023
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Starz’s new one-minute new sneak peek at Heels season two kicks off with Jack Spade (Stephen Amell) reminding his fellow wrestlers that what they do is special but that they have to be willing to make the leap. The teaser also shows the crowd wants Ace back in the ring and that female wrestlers appear to have become an important part of the Duffy Wrestling League.
In addition to Stephen Amell, the season two cast includes Alexander Ludwig (Vikings) as Ace, Alison Luff (New Amsterdam) as Staci Spade, Mary McCormack (The L Word) as Willie Day, Kelli Berglund (The Goldbergs) as Crystal Tyler, and Allen Maldonado (The Last O.G.) as Rooster Robbins.
Chris Bauer (Survivor’s Remorse) plays Wild Bill Hancock, Trey Tucker (The Outpost) is Bobby Pin, Robby Ramos (Chicago P.D.) is Diego Cottonmouth, Alice Barrett Mitchell (The Thing About Pam) is Carol Spade, and Roxton Garcia (Reminensce) is Thomas Spade.
In addition to Stephen Amell, the season two cast includes Alexander Ludwig (Vikings) as Ace, Alison Luff (New Amsterdam) as Staci Spade, Mary McCormack (The L Word) as Willie Day, Kelli Berglund (The Goldbergs) as Crystal Tyler, and Allen Maldonado (The Last O.G.) as Rooster Robbins.
Chris Bauer (Survivor’s Remorse) plays Wild Bill Hancock, Trey Tucker (The Outpost) is Bobby Pin, Robby Ramos (Chicago P.D.) is Diego Cottonmouth, Alice Barrett Mitchell (The Thing About Pam) is Carol Spade, and Roxton Garcia (Reminensce) is Thomas Spade.
- 7/24/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
If you thought the chances of the Duffy Wrestling League succeeding would increase on Heels Season 2, the latest trailer will probably dash those hopes.
Starz on Monday unveiled a new sneak peek at the next chapter of the Stephen Amell and Alexander Ludwig drama, and it teases lots of tension for everyone involved.
The premium cabler previously teased the second season with a trailer earlier this month, but the latest footage hints at plenty of big swings in the storytelling department.
Heels Season 1 was a big success story, and with fans waiting almost two years for fresh episodes, there are high expectations to deliver a satisfying follow-up season.
A small-town sports drama series based on a wrestling league in rural Georgia, Heels is aptly named after the wrestling term for a villain or antagonist.
"Most stories center around heroes vs. villains, but in wrestling, it's faces vs. heels," the logline teases.
Starz on Monday unveiled a new sneak peek at the next chapter of the Stephen Amell and Alexander Ludwig drama, and it teases lots of tension for everyone involved.
The premium cabler previously teased the second season with a trailer earlier this month, but the latest footage hints at plenty of big swings in the storytelling department.
Heels Season 1 was a big success story, and with fans waiting almost two years for fresh episodes, there are high expectations to deliver a satisfying follow-up season.
A small-town sports drama series based on a wrestling league in rural Georgia, Heels is aptly named after the wrestling term for a villain or antagonist.
"Most stories center around heroes vs. villains, but in wrestling, it's faces vs. heels," the logline teases.
- 7/24/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Starz has released the trailer and key art for season two of the critically-acclaimed drama “Heels,” which returns to the ring for season two on Friday, July 28 at midnight (Et) on the Starz app. Starring Stephen Amell (“Arrow”) and Alexander Ludwig (“Vikings”), the small-town sports drama series based on a wrestling league in rural Georgia will also debut via linear tv on Starz at 10:00 Pm Et/Pt in the U.S. and Canada on Friday, July 28, 2023. “Heels” is aptly named after the wrestling term for a villain or antagonist. Most stories center around heroes vs. villains, but in wrestling, it’s faces vs. heels. Season two brings fans back to the family-owned wrestling organization, Duffy Wrestling League (Dwl), where brothers and rivals, Jack (Amell) and Ace Spade (Ludwig), continue to fight over their late father’s legacy and their individual versions of success, while also working to find their...
- 6/29/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
The official trailer for Starz’s Heels season two reveals that Jack has lost himself and needs to rediscover who he is and what’s important. The trailer claims that our history is not our destiny and that everything in life is a choice. If that’s true, what paths will wrestling siblings Ace and Jack choose to take in season two?
Stephen Amell (Arrow) returns to lead the cast as Jack and Alexander Ludwig (Vikings) stars as Ace Spade. The series also stars Alison Luff (New Amsterdam) as Staci Spade, Mary McCormack (Deep Impact) as Willie Day, Kelli Berglund (The Goldbergs) as Crystal Tyler, Allen Maldonado (House Party) as Rooster Robbins, and Chris Bauer (Gaslit) as Wild Bill Hancock. Trey Tucker (The Outpost) plays Bobby Pin, Robby Ramos (Chicago P.D.) is Diego Cottonmouth, Alice Barrett Mitchell (The Thing About Pam) is Carol Spade, and Roxton Garcia (Reminensce) plays Thomas Spade.
Stephen Amell (Arrow) returns to lead the cast as Jack and Alexander Ludwig (Vikings) stars as Ace Spade. The series also stars Alison Luff (New Amsterdam) as Staci Spade, Mary McCormack (Deep Impact) as Willie Day, Kelli Berglund (The Goldbergs) as Crystal Tyler, Allen Maldonado (House Party) as Rooster Robbins, and Chris Bauer (Gaslit) as Wild Bill Hancock. Trey Tucker (The Outpost) plays Bobby Pin, Robby Ramos (Chicago P.D.) is Diego Cottonmouth, Alice Barrett Mitchell (The Thing About Pam) is Carol Spade, and Roxton Garcia (Reminensce) plays Thomas Spade.
- 6/29/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The very long wait is almost over, and we are so ready to get back into the ring!
Heels Season 1 set things up beautifully for the story to continue, and today, Starz released the trailer and key art for Heels Season 2.
Let me tell you, this season does not disappoint!
Premiering on Friday, July 28 at midnight (Et) on the Starz app, Heels Season 2 makes its linear debut on Stars at 10/9c on the same day.
Starring Stephen Amell (Arrow) and Alexander Ludwig (Vikings), the small-town sports drama series is based on a wrestling league in rural Georgia and the family dynamics that brought it to life.
Heels is aptly named after the wrestling term for a villain or antagonist. Most stories center around heroes vs. villains, but in wrestling, it’s faces vs. heels.
Season two brings fans back to the family-owned wrestling organization, Duffy Wrestling League (Dwl), where brothers...
Heels Season 1 set things up beautifully for the story to continue, and today, Starz released the trailer and key art for Heels Season 2.
Let me tell you, this season does not disappoint!
Premiering on Friday, July 28 at midnight (Et) on the Starz app, Heels Season 2 makes its linear debut on Stars at 10/9c on the same day.
Starring Stephen Amell (Arrow) and Alexander Ludwig (Vikings), the small-town sports drama series is based on a wrestling league in rural Georgia and the family dynamics that brought it to life.
Heels is aptly named after the wrestling term for a villain or antagonist. Most stories center around heroes vs. villains, but in wrestling, it’s faces vs. heels.
Season two brings fans back to the family-owned wrestling organization, Duffy Wrestling League (Dwl), where brothers...
- 6/29/2023
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Starz released today the trailer and key art for season two of the critically-acclaimed drama “Heels,” which returns to the ring for season two on Friday, July 28 at midnight (Et) on the Starz app. Starring Stephen Amell (“Arrow”) and Alexander Ludwig(“Vikings”), the small-town sports drama series based on a wrestling league in rural Georgia will also debut via linear tv on Starz at 10:00 Pm Et/Pt in the U.S. and Canada on Friday, July 28, 2023.
“Heels” is aptly named after the wrestling term for a villain or antagonist. Most stories center around heroes vs. villains, but in wrestling, it’s faces vs. heels. Season two brings fans back to the family-owned wrestling organization, Duffy Wrestling League (Dwl), where brothers and rivals, Jack (Amell) and Ace Spade (Ludwig), continue to fightover their late father’s legacy and their individual versions of success, while also working to find their own...
“Heels” is aptly named after the wrestling term for a villain or antagonist. Most stories center around heroes vs. villains, but in wrestling, it’s faces vs. heels. Season two brings fans back to the family-owned wrestling organization, Duffy Wrestling League (Dwl), where brothers and rivals, Jack (Amell) and Ace Spade (Ludwig), continue to fightover their late father’s legacy and their individual versions of success, while also working to find their own...
- 6/29/2023
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
The official trailer for “Heels” Season 2 is finally here, and it’s clear we’re in for an emotional ride.
The sophomore season, which premieres July 28 on Starz, picks up after Jack Spade (Stephen Amell) has been through the ringer in his personal life after parting ways with his family. Meanwhile, his brother, Ace (Alexander Ludwig), is nowhere to be found.
“Who am I? A man who’s wife and son have left him and doesn’t know where is brother is,” Spade says in the trailer. “I don’t know what I have to do to find the guy that I was before, [but] I’m gonna figure it out.”
While Jack — and fans of the family-owned wrestling organization — question how to move forward without his brother at his side, Jack leans on his Duffy Wrestling League (Dwl) family as the group battles outside threats and Jack steps back into the ring.
The sophomore season, which premieres July 28 on Starz, picks up after Jack Spade (Stephen Amell) has been through the ringer in his personal life after parting ways with his family. Meanwhile, his brother, Ace (Alexander Ludwig), is nowhere to be found.
“Who am I? A man who’s wife and son have left him and doesn’t know where is brother is,” Spade says in the trailer. “I don’t know what I have to do to find the guy that I was before, [but] I’m gonna figure it out.”
While Jack — and fans of the family-owned wrestling organization — question how to move forward without his brother at his side, Jack leans on his Duffy Wrestling League (Dwl) family as the group battles outside threats and Jack steps back into the ring.
- 6/29/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
The long wait for Heels Season 2 is almost over.
Heels returns to the ring for season two on Friday, July 28 at midnight (Et) on the Starz app.
Starring Stephen Amell (Arrow) and Alexander Ludwig (Vikings), the gripping small-town drama series based on a wrestling league in rural Georgia will also debut on linear on Starz at 10:00 Pm Et/Pt in the U.S. and Canada on Friday, July 28, 2023.
Heels is a story about the men and women who chase their dreams in the world of small-town pro wrestling.
Set in a close-knit Georgia community, it follows a family-owned wrestling promotion as two brothers and rivals, Jack Spade (Amell) and Ace Spade (Ludwig), are at war over their late father's legacy while working to find their identity and their individual versions of success.
Heel is a common wrestling term used to describe the antagonist or villain in the ring, however,...
Heels returns to the ring for season two on Friday, July 28 at midnight (Et) on the Starz app.
Starring Stephen Amell (Arrow) and Alexander Ludwig (Vikings), the gripping small-town drama series based on a wrestling league in rural Georgia will also debut on linear on Starz at 10:00 Pm Et/Pt in the U.S. and Canada on Friday, July 28, 2023.
Heels is a story about the men and women who chase their dreams in the world of small-town pro wrestling.
Set in a close-knit Georgia community, it follows a family-owned wrestling promotion as two brothers and rivals, Jack Spade (Amell) and Ace Spade (Ludwig), are at war over their late father's legacy while working to find their identity and their individual versions of success.
Heel is a common wrestling term used to describe the antagonist or villain in the ring, however,...
- 5/12/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
“Heels” returns for season two on Friday, July 28 at midnight (Et) on the Starz app. Starring Stephen Amell (“Arrow”) and Alexander Ludwig (“Vikings”), the small-town drama series based on a wrestling league in rural Georgia will also debut on linear on Starz at 10:00 Pm Et/Pt in the US and Canada on Friday, July 28.
Set in a close-knit Georgia community, it follows a family-owned wrestling promotion as two brothers and rivals, Jack Spade (Amell) and Ace Spade (Ludwig), are at war over their late father’s legacy while working to find their identity and their individual versions of success. “Heel” is a common wrestling term used to describe the antagonist or villain in the ring.
Season two begins after a spectacular showing at the South Georgia State Fair, and the Duffy Wrestling League’s popularity is suddenly on the upswing. Hoping to seize the opportunity, Jack and his cohorts...
Set in a close-knit Georgia community, it follows a family-owned wrestling promotion as two brothers and rivals, Jack Spade (Amell) and Ace Spade (Ludwig), are at war over their late father’s legacy while working to find their identity and their individual versions of success. “Heel” is a common wrestling term used to describe the antagonist or villain in the ring.
Season two begins after a spectacular showing at the South Georgia State Fair, and the Duffy Wrestling League’s popularity is suddenly on the upswing. Hoping to seize the opportunity, Jack and his cohorts...
- 5/12/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Alexander Ludwig and Stephen Amell in Starz’s ‘Heels’ season 2
Starz’s wrestling drama Heels will finally return for a second season on July 28, 2023. Season one, starring Stephen Amell (Arrow) and Alexander Ludwig (Vikings), debuted in August 2021 and wrapped up its eight-episode season in October 2021. New season two episodes will debut on Fridays at midnight on the Starz app and at 10pm Et/Pt on Starz.
The premiere date announcement was accompanied by the first photos from season two.
In addition to Stephen Amell as Jack Spade and Alexander Ludwig as Ace Space, the upcoming season stars Alison Luff (New Amsterdam) as Staci Spade, Mary McCormack (The L Word) as Willie Day, Kelli Berglund (The Goldbergs) as Crystal Tyler, Allen Maldonado (The Last O.G.) as Rooster Robbins, and Chris Bauer (Gaslit) as Wild Bill Hancock. Trey Tucker (The Outpost) plays Bobby Pin, Robby Ramos (Chicago P.D.) is Diego Cottonmouth,...
Starz’s wrestling drama Heels will finally return for a second season on July 28, 2023. Season one, starring Stephen Amell (Arrow) and Alexander Ludwig (Vikings), debuted in August 2021 and wrapped up its eight-episode season in October 2021. New season two episodes will debut on Fridays at midnight on the Starz app and at 10pm Et/Pt on Starz.
The premiere date announcement was accompanied by the first photos from season two.
In addition to Stephen Amell as Jack Spade and Alexander Ludwig as Ace Space, the upcoming season stars Alison Luff (New Amsterdam) as Staci Spade, Mary McCormack (The L Word) as Willie Day, Kelli Berglund (The Goldbergs) as Crystal Tyler, Allen Maldonado (The Last O.G.) as Rooster Robbins, and Chris Bauer (Gaslit) as Wild Bill Hancock. Trey Tucker (The Outpost) plays Bobby Pin, Robby Ramos (Chicago P.D.) is Diego Cottonmouth,...
- 5/11/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
“Heels” has been renewed for Season 2 at Starz.
Production on the second season will begin in 2022. In addition, Trey Tucker and Robby Ramos have been promoted to series regulars for Season 2. Tucker stars as Bobby Pin while Ramos stars as Diego Cottonmouth. Mike O’Malley will also return as showrunner in addition to continuing in the role of Charlie Gully.
“It’s clear from the critical and fan acclaim that the stories and characters from the Duffy Wrestling League have made a connection with audiences bringing a community that is not often found to premium TV,” said Jeffrey Hirsch, president and CEO of Starz. “I’m excited for our amazing cast and executive producers to get back into the ring together for a second season.”
“Heels” takes place in the town of Duffy, Georgia, and follows the men and women of the Duffy Wrestling League, a local pro wrestling promotion run...
Production on the second season will begin in 2022. In addition, Trey Tucker and Robby Ramos have been promoted to series regulars for Season 2. Tucker stars as Bobby Pin while Ramos stars as Diego Cottonmouth. Mike O’Malley will also return as showrunner in addition to continuing in the role of Charlie Gully.
“It’s clear from the critical and fan acclaim that the stories and characters from the Duffy Wrestling League have made a connection with audiences bringing a community that is not often found to premium TV,” said Jeffrey Hirsch, president and CEO of Starz. “I’m excited for our amazing cast and executive producers to get back into the ring together for a second season.”
“Heels” takes place in the town of Duffy, Georgia, and follows the men and women of the Duffy Wrestling League, a local pro wrestling promotion run...
- 11/3/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Are you ready to jump back into the ring?
Starz announced today the season two greenlight of the critically-acclaimed drama Heels.
If you were concerned that we might never hear from Jack and Ace Spade again, you can rest easy.
The original series premiered worldwide to overwhelming critical acclaim and will begin production of season two in 2022.
"It’s clear from the critical and fan acclaim that the stories and characters from the Duffy Wrestling League have made a connection with audiences bringing a community that is not often found to premium TV," said Jeffrey Hirsch, President and CEO at Starz.
"I’m excited for our amazing cast and executive producers to get back into the ring together for a second season."
Mike O’Malley will return for the second season as showrunner, executive producer and will reprise his role as Charlie Gully on the series written, created, and executive produced by Michael Waldron.
Starz announced today the season two greenlight of the critically-acclaimed drama Heels.
If you were concerned that we might never hear from Jack and Ace Spade again, you can rest easy.
The original series premiered worldwide to overwhelming critical acclaim and will begin production of season two in 2022.
"It’s clear from the critical and fan acclaim that the stories and characters from the Duffy Wrestling League have made a connection with audiences bringing a community that is not often found to premium TV," said Jeffrey Hirsch, President and CEO at Starz.
"I’m excited for our amazing cast and executive producers to get back into the ring together for a second season."
Mike O’Malley will return for the second season as showrunner, executive producer and will reprise his role as Charlie Gully on the series written, created, and executive produced by Michael Waldron.
- 11/3/2021
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Women in professional wrestling have fought to be taken seriously as more than eye candy. Progress was certainly made in recent years with lady grapplers headlining WrestleMania, but there is still much work to be done. Actress Kelli Berglund can relate to the struggle working in Hollywood, putting that resilience into her portrayal of Crystal Tyler on the drama Heels. Berglund, who also turned heads in another Starz series, Now Apocalypse, plays a valet (manager) to Alexander Ludwig’s Ace Spade. Crystal wants to do more than stand at ringside and look pretty in the Duffy Wrestling League. She is constantly fighting for her voice to be heard by Dwl’s booker and Ace’s brother, Jack (Stephen Amell). We caught up with Berglund to chat about stepping in the ring, Crystal’s growth and evolution over the season, and more. Brandon Moningka How much of a wrestling fan were you?...
- 9/17/2021
- TV Insider
Starz announced today that the first three episodes of the critically acclaimed wrestling drama “Heels,” starring Stephen Amell and Alexander Ludwig, will be available to stream for free on Facebook, YouTube and the Starz App beginning Friday, September 17 (12:01am Et on Starz app; 8:00am Pt on Facebook and YouTube). The episodes will also be available on Amazon, Apple, Att, Century Link, Charter, Comcast, Cox, Dish, Dtv, Google, Roku, Sling, Verizon And Vubiquity. The drama series also stars Alison Luff as Staci Spade, Jack’s wife who learns that she has to contend with the emotional stakes her in-laws have invested in their wrestling goals and the demands it puts on her family; Mary McCormack as Willie Day, Jack’s business partner and the logistical brains behind the local wrestling organization; Kelli Berglund as Crystal Tyler, Ace’s valet, and love interest; Allen Maldonado as Rooster Robbins, one of...
- 9/16/2021
- by Stephen Nepa
- Age of the Nerd
If you've been following Comic-Con at home this weekend, you might have already gotten a full dose of the upcoming Starz drama Heels.
If you missed it, here's a little behind-the-scenes primer for you.
On August 15, two of your favorite TV action stars, Stephen Amell and Alexander Ludwig, will take to the ring as brothers Jack and Ace.
In the wake of their father's death, the family is struggling, but nobody is struggling more than his sons, who have jumped into their father's profession to keep his legacy alive.
The Duffy Wrestling League (Dwl) is the heart of their Georgia small-town.
It's not the big leagues, but the action dominates Friday nights, giving fans a release they so desperately need from their daily routine.
Heels is the Friday Night Lights of the wrestling world, using the sport as an entry point into a compelling family drama.
After the panel today,...
If you missed it, here's a little behind-the-scenes primer for you.
On August 15, two of your favorite TV action stars, Stephen Amell and Alexander Ludwig, will take to the ring as brothers Jack and Ace.
In the wake of their father's death, the family is struggling, but nobody is struggling more than his sons, who have jumped into their father's profession to keep his legacy alive.
The Duffy Wrestling League (Dwl) is the heart of their Georgia small-town.
It's not the big leagues, but the action dominates Friday nights, giving fans a release they so desperately need from their daily routine.
Heels is the Friday Night Lights of the wrestling world, using the sport as an entry point into a compelling family drama.
After the panel today,...
- 7/23/2021
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Starzplay, has released the official extended trailer and key art today for its new original drama series Heels, set in the world of independent professional wrestling. The new Starz original series will premiere worldwide on Sunday 15th August on the Starzplay premium streaming platform across its complete footprint in Europe, Latin America and Japan, and across all Starz platforms in the U.S. and Canada.
Written and created by Executive Producer Michael Waldron with Executive Producer Mike O’Malley as showrunner, Heels stars Stephen Amell (Arrow) as Jack Spade, with Alexander Ludwig playing his younger brother, Ace. Peter Segal, who directs several episodes, also serves as executive producer.
Heels is a story about the men and women who chase their dreams in the world of small town pro wrestling. Set in a close-knit Georgia community, it follows a family-owned wrestling promotion as two brothers and rivals war over their late father’s legacy.
Written and created by Executive Producer Michael Waldron with Executive Producer Mike O’Malley as showrunner, Heels stars Stephen Amell (Arrow) as Jack Spade, with Alexander Ludwig playing his younger brother, Ace. Peter Segal, who directs several episodes, also serves as executive producer.
Heels is a story about the men and women who chase their dreams in the world of small town pro wrestling. Set in a close-knit Georgia community, it follows a family-owned wrestling promotion as two brothers and rivals war over their late father’s legacy.
- 7/20/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Heels is shaping up to be one of the most exciting new shows of the year.
Starz on Monday unveiled the extended trailer for Heels.
The new original series will premiere worldwide on Sunday, August 15, across all Starz platforms, including at 9 Pm Et/Pt on Starz in the U.S. and Canada, and will air day and date internationally on the Starzplay premium streaming platform across its complete footprint in Europe, Latin America and Japan.
Heels is written and created by Executive Producer Michael Waldron with Executive Producer Mike O’Malley as showrunner.
The series stars Stephen Amell (Arrow) as Jack Spade, with Alexander Ludwig playing his younger brother, Ace.
Peter Segal, who directs several episodes, also serves as executive producer.
The premium cabler also announced the series would be part of Comic-Con@Home 2021 on Friday, July 23 at 10 Am Pt/1 Pm Et with a panel featuring Waldron, O’Malley, and the cast,...
Starz on Monday unveiled the extended trailer for Heels.
The new original series will premiere worldwide on Sunday, August 15, across all Starz platforms, including at 9 Pm Et/Pt on Starz in the U.S. and Canada, and will air day and date internationally on the Starzplay premium streaming platform across its complete footprint in Europe, Latin America and Japan.
Heels is written and created by Executive Producer Michael Waldron with Executive Producer Mike O’Malley as showrunner.
The series stars Stephen Amell (Arrow) as Jack Spade, with Alexander Ludwig playing his younger brother, Ace.
Peter Segal, who directs several episodes, also serves as executive producer.
The premium cabler also announced the series would be part of Comic-Con@Home 2021 on Friday, July 23 at 10 Am Pt/1 Pm Et with a panel featuring Waldron, O’Malley, and the cast,...
- 7/19/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
A rumble’s about to go down, and it’s pitting brother against brother, hero against heel.
Starz’s upcoming wrestling drama Heels (which premieres Sunday, Aug. 15, at 9/8c) shared its extended trailer and new key art Monday, and despite two small-town siblings’ attempt to uphold their legacy, things may never be the same once that bell rings.
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- 7/19/2021
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Ace Spade (Alexander Ludwig) is a natural athlete with professional wrestling “in his blood.” The sky — in this case, presumably the WWE — is the limit for that one. But in the full-length trailer for the upcoming Starz drama “Heels,” Ace is simply trying to “hold it together.”
His brother Jack (Stephen Amell) isn’t having a much easier go of things. For starters, he can’t even figure out who wins the big Jack vs. Ace main event. Maybe go play soccer with your boy instead.
Watch the trailer via the video above.
The drama, written and created by “Loki” creator Michael Waldron, follows a family-owned wrestling promotion company and two brothers (and rivals) who war over their late father’s legacy.
“In the ring, somebody must play the good guy and somebody must play their nemesis, the heel,” Starz’s description of the series reads. “But in the real world,...
His brother Jack (Stephen Amell) isn’t having a much easier go of things. For starters, he can’t even figure out who wins the big Jack vs. Ace main event. Maybe go play soccer with your boy instead.
Watch the trailer via the video above.
The drama, written and created by “Loki” creator Michael Waldron, follows a family-owned wrestling promotion company and two brothers (and rivals) who war over their late father’s legacy.
“In the ring, somebody must play the good guy and somebody must play their nemesis, the heel,” Starz’s description of the series reads. “But in the real world,...
- 7/19/2021
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
If you have been waiting for Stephen Amell's TV return, we've got good news for you.
Starz released the official trailer and key art today for its new original drama series Heels, set in the world of independent professional wrestling.
Amell has long shared his appreciation for the sport and made appearances on various pro wrestling programs, so it seems like a dream come true for him.
Written and created by Executive Producer Michael Waldron with Executive Producer Mike O’Malley as showrunner, Heels stars Amell (Arrow) as Jack Spade, with Alexander Ludwig playing his younger brother, Ace.
Heels is a story about the men and women who chase their dreams in the world of small-town pro wrestling.
Set in a close-knit Georgia community, it follows a family-owned wrestling promotion as two brothers and rivals war over their late father’s legacy.
In the ring, somebody must play the good guy,...
Starz released the official trailer and key art today for its new original drama series Heels, set in the world of independent professional wrestling.
Amell has long shared his appreciation for the sport and made appearances on various pro wrestling programs, so it seems like a dream come true for him.
Written and created by Executive Producer Michael Waldron with Executive Producer Mike O’Malley as showrunner, Heels stars Amell (Arrow) as Jack Spade, with Alexander Ludwig playing his younger brother, Ace.
Heels is a story about the men and women who chase their dreams in the world of small-town pro wrestling.
Set in a close-knit Georgia community, it follows a family-owned wrestling promotion as two brothers and rivals war over their late father’s legacy.
In the ring, somebody must play the good guy,...
- 5/3/2021
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
The independent wrestling world is the setting for the new Starz original drama series Heels, which released its official trailer and key art today.
The series premieres on Sunday, August 15 across all Starz platforms, including at 9 Pm Et/Pt on Starz in the US and Canada. It will air day and date internationally on the StarzPlay premium streaming platform across its complete footprint in Europe, Latin America, and Japan.
Written and created by EP Michael Waldron with EP Mike O’Malley as showrunner, Heels stars Stephen Amell (Arrow) as Jack Spade, with Alexander Ludwig playing his younger brother, Ace. Peter Segal, who directs several episodes, also serves as EP.
Heels is a story about the men and women who chase their dreams in the world of small town pro wrestling.
The series premieres on Sunday, August 15 across all Starz platforms, including at 9 Pm Et/Pt on Starz in the US and Canada. It will air day and date internationally on the StarzPlay premium streaming platform across its complete footprint in Europe, Latin America, and Japan.
Written and created by EP Michael Waldron with EP Mike O’Malley as showrunner, Heels stars Stephen Amell (Arrow) as Jack Spade, with Alexander Ludwig playing his younger brother, Ace. Peter Segal, who directs several episodes, also serves as EP.
Heels is a story about the men and women who chase their dreams in the world of small town pro wrestling.
- 5/3/2021
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Starz is stepping into the ring of independent professional wrestling with its upcoming drama Heels, and we’ve got our first look at the sparring brothers-turned-wrestlers in the series’ very first teaser.
Created and written by Michael Waldron (Rick and Morty, Loki), Heels is set to premiere Sunday, Aug. 15 at 9/8c. The series follows “a family-owned wrestling promotion as two brothers and rivals (Arrow‘s Stephen Amell as Jack Spade, and Vikings’ Alexander Ludwig as younger brother Ace) war over their late father’s legacy,” reads the official description. “In the ring, somebody must play the good guy and somebody must play their nemesis,...
Created and written by Michael Waldron (Rick and Morty, Loki), Heels is set to premiere Sunday, Aug. 15 at 9/8c. The series follows “a family-owned wrestling promotion as two brothers and rivals (Arrow‘s Stephen Amell as Jack Spade, and Vikings’ Alexander Ludwig as younger brother Ace) war over their late father’s legacy,” reads the official description. “In the ring, somebody must play the good guy and somebody must play their nemesis,...
- 5/3/2021
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
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