The Highway to Heaven reboot movie now has its premiere date. Lifetime will air the first in a possible series of films on November 6th. A trailer teasing the film starring Jill Scott has also been released. Scott’s angel will take on the role of a temporary school counselor and will work with a junior high school principal, played by Barry Watson. Ben Daon, Robert Moloney, and Victoria Bidewell also star in the movie.
Lifetime revealed more about the reboot film in a press release.
“The Lifetime original movie Highway to Heaven, starring Grammy® Award winner Jill Scott and Barry Watson, is set to premiere on Saturday, November 6 at 8/7c. A “first look” trailer for the film has been released by the network in anticipation of the upcoming premiere.
A contemporary take on Michael Landon’s iconic 80s television series Highway to Heaven, the new movie follows Angela Stewart (Jill Scott), an angel who is sent back to earth to help others in need. In the premiere movie, Angela takes on the role of a temporary school counselor and finds herself working alongside junior high school principal Bruce Banks (Barry Watson) as she intervenes in the lives of a troubled student Cody (Ben Daon), his father Jeff (Robert Moloney) and his aunt Vanessa (Victoria Bidewell), who are grieving the tragic loss of Cody’s mother, Melissa (Ashley Ross). As Angela seemingly works miracles with Cody, Bruce is stunned when he learns of the divine nature of Angela’s work. Just like the original series, Lifetime wishes to retain the same messages of hope and encouragement for its audience, while exploring social and emotional issues with sensitivity, joy, and humor.
The first movie installment of the Highway to Heaven series is produced by Rain Productions and Propagate for Lifetime. Jonathan Baruch and Rob Wolken executive produce for Rain Productions; Ben Silverman, Howard T. Owens, Gregory Lipstone and Rodney Ferrell executive produce from Propagate; Howard Braunstein is executive producer; Jill Scott and Shawn Gee also executive produce. Stacey K. Black directs from an original script by executive producer/writer Cathryn Humphris and award-winning playwright Angelica Chéri. Cindy Landon and Wayne Lepff are executive producing on behalf of Michael Landon’s estate.”
Check out a preview trailer for Highway to Heaven below.
What do you think? Do you remember the original Highway to Heaven series? Do you plan to watch the reboot on Lifetime?
I really loved the movie, the storyline and the cast. I would like to see more. I really would like to see this as a series.
Wonderful reboot! I am waiting for episode 2. PLEASE continue with this series!
Loved it!!!
Please renew!!!! I watched Highway to Heaven movie. It was Amazing!!!!!!
Jill Scott is perfect for this role! And, yes, I saw and remember the original series. This reboot would be perfect in keeping with today’s times. I look forward to it! GO JILL SCOTT!
Pass
Yes I watched the original and still do. I consider “Love Grandpa” one of the most prescient tv episodes of all-time. I would be willing to try it out but I am skeptical that they can recreate the chemistry and magical empathy of the original. If it turned out to be more judgemental like touched by an angel, I would pass.
Nope.