Legendary skater Tony Falco AND Steve O from Donkey are executive producers of a skateboarding anthology series titled Sk8 or die.
The show is conceived as a biographical anthology series like Ryan Murphy’s Monsterwhere each new season will explore the life of another skating legend.
The first season will be Sk8 or Die: The Lee Ralph Storyand will chronicle the life of the New Zealand skateboarder who reached the pinnacle of the sport in the 1980s before suddenly vanishing from the scene.
The series will follow Lee’s childhood in New Zealand, “growing up as the son of a heroin-dealing father and his rise to becoming a professional skating professional in the late 1980s, often skating barefoot. At the height of his fame, as one of the sport’s top stars, he suddenly quit.”
Hawk said in a statement: “Lee Ralph was a truly unique character, and that says a lot in the eclectic world of skateboarding. His skating was powerful and fluid, while his appearance and attitude were unapologetically dirty. But he was always smiling and we were always excited to see him.”
Director Tom Hern added: “I have known Lee for almost 20 years. He is a dear friend and one of a kind. I’ve known about his skating successes and slightly mythical antics for years, but it wasn’t until researching this project that Nua and I learned about all the other crazy and unbelievable aspects of his story.
“Beyond Forrest GumpLike the twists and turns of his life, the story of Lee and his family is very touching and inspiring. We can’t wait to bring it to the screen.”
Vinnie Bennettwho played Young Dom in F9will play the role of Lee Ralph, with Keisha Castle-Hughes (Whale Rider, FBI: Wanted) will play Lee’s sister and partner in crime, Kim Ralph.
Sky New Zealand Originals is developing the series, which is co-written by Hern e Halaifonua (Nua) Finauwho will also act as showrunners.
Having grown up deeply in skateboard culture, I am very excited about this new series project!
Source: THR
by Joey Paur
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