The ‘School of Rock’ Film Inspires a ‘School of Rock’ Series

School of Rock Film Inspires a TV Series

Nickelodeon and Paramount Television are combining forces for a School of Rock series based on the 2003 music-driven film that starred Jack Black. The new series – a live-action musical comedy – will air in 2015. Nickelodeon’s ordered 13 episodes of the series and filming will begin shortly.

Per Nickelodeon: “School of Rock will follow the adventures and misadventures of Dewey Finn, a down-on-his-luck rocker who poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school as he teaches his eccentric, unconventional and overachieving students to play and love rock ‘n’ roll.”

Jim and Steve Armogida are attached as writers, executive producers, and show runners. School of Rock‘s director Richard Linklater and producer Scott Rudin are on board as executive producers.

“We are thrilled our first foray into kids programming will be a straight-to-series order with our Viacom partners at Nickelodeon,” said Amy Powell, President, Paramount Television. “With Dewey’s outrageous personality and rock star sensibilities taking center stage, School of Rock will be an irresistibly fun show for the whole family.”

School of Rock is one of those great movies that always felt quintessentially Nickelodeon in its tone and humor, and we jumped at the opportunity to partner with Paramount Television and bring it to life as a TV series,” added Russell Hicks, President, Content and Development, Nickelodeon. “Once again, kids will be able to laugh and rock!”