Mandy Moore stars in Hulu's NFL drama The Land from This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman. Get premiere details, cast info, and music news!
Emmy-nominated actress Mandy Moore is making her major return to television, re-teaming with This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman for The Land on Hulu. Produced by 20th Television and Skydance Sports alongside NFL Films, the upcoming high-stakes sports drama stars Moore alongside Hollywood heavyweights William H. Macy, Christopher Meloni, Chloe Bennet, and Chace Crawford.
The six-episode series dives into the corporate backrooms and locker rooms of a fictional Cleveland NFL franchise, following the power struggles of the Durkin family.
What Is Hulu's NFL Drama The Land About?
Described by Moore as a thrilling hybrid of Succession and Friday Night Lights, The Land blends high-intensity professional football with ruthless corporate infighting.
- The Heir Apparent: Moore portrays Lauren Durkin, the fiercely ambitious daughter of team owner Hank Durkin (William H. Macy). She is locked in a relentless bid to secure complete executive control of the family's football empire.
- Star-Studded Ensembles: Christopher Meloni stars as head coach Danny Roarke, while Chace Crawford plays the franchise general manager navigating internal war.
- Real World Inspiration: Moore revealed she prepared for the role by researching real-life sports royalty, including Dallas Cowboys executive Charlotte Jones, to capture the grit required to operate at the top of professional sports.
Will Mandy Moore Make a Music Comeback Like Hilary Duff?
In addition to her television work, Moore opened up about her musical future and expressed admiration for long-time friend Hilary Duff, who launched a massive global pop comeback and tour supporting her album Luck... or Something.
- Praising Hilary Duff: Moore praised Duff's ability to balance world tours with motherhood, calling her live performances an inspiration.
- No Immediate Pop Comeback: Unlike Duff's full-scale arena run, Moore explained she has no immediate plans for a massive pop tour while raising her young children.
- Future Music Plans: Moore intends to return to recording and touring later in life alongside her husband, Dawes frontman Taylor Goldsmith, once their family is older.
- Parenting and Screen Time Balance: Away from the set, Moore shared her approach to modern parenting, using educational platforms like ABCmouse for her kids while using app-blocking software to minimize her own smartphone usage.