Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Star Felicity Jones will star in and produce a Formula 1 television series entitled “One”.
What is the Felicity Jones Formula 1 series about?
meeting describes One as “a family drama series set in the high-risk world of motorsport,” noting that the series is the first scripted series to be officially sanctioned by the organization. The series follows the “turbulent rise” of a fictional family-owned Formula 1 racing team and aims to blend fiction with the world of F1.
“It’s an honor to be part of this unique and exciting partnership with Formula 1,” said Jones. “The high stakes world of Formula 1 always delivers exciting drama and to have the opportunity to create a show in that world is an exciting prospect.” I feel incredibly privileged to be working with this talented team that Mark and Hawk, Tony and the team at Bedrock Entertainment and the entire team at F1 to bring our story to the big screen.”
“Felicity is one of the most talented and dedicated actresses in the world,” said Isabelle Stewart, Head of Original Content, Formula 1. “We are delighted to be working with her, Tony, Philippe, Mark and Hawk to bring audiences around the world to bring to life the glamorous, punchy and competitive inner workings of the world of Formula 1.”
Although pending resolution of the writers’ strike, the series will be written by Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby, who will also serve as executive producers. Though they’re probably best known as the creators of The Expanse, the duo also wrote 2008’s Iron Man alongside Art Marcum and Matt Holloway.
Tony To will serve as executive producer for Bedrock Entertainment alongside Dan Sackheim and Philippe Maigret – President and CEO of ITV Studios America. Finally, Alexander Jones will be producing with Felicity for her Piecrust Pictures banner.
