| "Kristen Bell to Be Lead in NBC's 'Field of Dreams' Miniseries Before Series Was Canned" Revealed by writer and producer Mike Schur, NBC had plans to create a miniseries based on the classic baseball movie Field of Dreams. However, the network opts to go in a different direction with the project and ultimately canned the series before it was given a chance to air. The series was set to be headlined by the beloved Kristen Bell, with her height playing a major role in her character. Schur is particularly disappointed as the miniseries was “a passion project for him.” Unfortunately, NBC has decided to focus on other plans. The miniseries was to become an adaptation of the widely popular movie, with some added twists and turns. Schur noted that the minseries would have contained several unique aspects, including a “period accurate wardrobe” and Kristen Bell's character as the focus, with her height being an integral part of the characters. Schur also confirms the series had been in development for about a year, but NBC has chosen to go in a different direction. Schur’s miniseries adaptation of Field of Dreams was to feature Kristen Bell in the lead role, with her height being a key factor. With the hopes of a miniseries dashed, fans now have to wait and see what NBC has in store for its alternative project. |