EXCLUSIVE: William H. Macy ( Shameless ) has been cast in Hulu ‘s as-yet-untitled Dan Fogelman drama series set inside the world of the NFL with a generational family component.

In a series regular role, Macy will play Hank Durkin. He joins the previously announced series lead Christopher Meloni, who will play Danny Roarke, the head coach of an NFL team.

The series, from 20th Television and Skydance Sports, is written and executive produced by This Is Us and Paradise creator Fogelman and executive produced by Jess Rosenthal with David Ellison, Jesse Sisgold, and Jason T. Reed for Skydance Sports.

Macy is an Oscar and Golden Globe nominee, an Emmy and SAG Award-winning actor, and a writer in theater, film, and TV. He starred in the Showtime series Shameless , for which h

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