Michael Landon's 'Highway to Heaven' to Get Reboot on Fox
Series is set for the 2027-28 season.
ground.newsHere’s the latest I can share about the Highway to Heaven reboot on Fox.
- Fox has ordered a remake of Highway to Heaven for the 2027-28 season, with Jason Katims (Friday Night Lights, Parenthood) as showrunner and executive producer. This reboot is intended to bring the classic series to a new generation while preserving its themes of compassion and second chances.
- The project is produced and distributed by Fox Entertainment Global, with involvement from Amblin Television and Michael Landon Productions, signaling strong studio backing and cross-company collaboration.
- Reports note the reboot will keep the premise of an earthbound angel helping people, but it will be updated with a contemporary lens and new cast; details about casting and exact release date are not yet finalized beyond the 2027-28 window.
- Several entertainment outlets highlight that this is Fox’s second major 2027-28 greenlight alongside other renewals/spinoffs, underscoring Fox’s nostalgia-driven programming strategy for upcoming seasons.
- Michael Landon’s widow, Cindy Landon, is involved as an executive producer, continuing the family’s connection to the project.
If you’d like, I can pull more detailed summaries from each source, compare them, or track official Fox press updates as they announce casting, production start, and a firm premiere date.