Mandy Moore is proving once again why she deserves an Emmy for any show she decides to join! The actress is stepping back under the emotional storytelling umbrella of âThis Is Usâ creator Dan Fogelman. This time, sheâll be on the football fieldâ¦kind of. The actress has signed on for Fogelmanâs upcoming, yet-to-be-titled NFL-themed Hulu series, reuniting her with the writer-producer behind Rebecca Pearsonâs legendary and emotional family saga.
Mandy Moore Takes on an NFL Dynasty Role
According to Deadline, Moore will play Lauren, the poised daughter of NFL team owner Hank. Who is Hank? None other than the mastermind behind one of the greatest characters on TV, Frank Gallagher in Shameless, portrayed by William H. Macy. And yes, apparently Moore is the heir apparent to her dadâs sporting empire. The series also stars fan favorite Christopher Meloni as the teamâs head coach, promising some familial tension and locker-room power plays.
Itâs the kind of cast that reads like a dream for both storytelling fans and âThis Is Usâ loyalists. Expect to have family drama with gridiron grit, all in a Fogelman package.
Moore and Fogelmanâs creative reunion taps into that same well of sentiment that made âThis Is Usâ a cultural phenomenon from 2016 to 2022. Moore brought heartfelt depth to Rebecca, navigating motherhood, grief, and identity amid shifting timelines that had viewers reaching for tissues every episode. Now, in a series that blends emotional complexity with high-stakes sports, sheâs stepping into a new, but familiar, rhythm.
Fogelman has already tested this reunion formula once in his Hulu thriller âParadise,â starring fellow Pearson alum Sterling K. Brown.Â
A Busy Work & Family Life For Mandy Moore
Outside the series’ world, Moore has a full plate, but of course, in a good way. She just wrapped filming on âThe Breadwinner,â her comedy feature opposite Nate Bargatze. And at home, she welcomed her third child, daughter Louise, with husband Taylor Goldsmith in September 2024. The baby girl joins their sons Gus and Ozzy, who are adorable as ever.
Reuniting with Fogelman isnât just a career shift; itâs a return to a storytelling groove that elevated her emotionally from TV star to cultural anchor. Now, instead of family flashbacks, we might see locker-room flashpoints. Instead of tearjerker monologues, maybe weâll see some strategic pep talks and high-energy clapping with a touch of yelling. Itâs the same emotional insight, just in a different field.
So yes, with Moore taking the helm in this high-stakes football family drama, expect the gridiron to become as emotionally charged as the Pearson dining table.
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