According to a Deadline exclusive, John Wells Productions (JWP) is making a broadcast comeback with a new Hawaii lifeguard drama titled Rescue: HI-Surf, which has been given a direct-to-series order by Fox. Rescue: HI-Surf, which is expected to debut in the 2023-24 season, will be a collaboration between JWP and Fox Entertainment, with co-production support from Warner Bros. Television. The show is seen as a potential franchise for the network.

Rescue: HI-Surf is brought to you by John Wells (The Company Men, ER), of course, as executive producer and director for the first two episodes, and Matt Kester (Animal Kingdom, Forever)  as executive producer and writer. In addition, Erin Jontow (Shameless, Animal Kingdom) also serves as an executive producer.

“Matt and I couldn’t be happier to partner with Fox on this exciting opportunity to bring the best lifeguards in the world to the attention of television audiences,” exclaimed Wells via Deadline.

According to TV Fanatic, Rescue: HI-Surf is a thrilling drama that delves into the lives of the daring heavy-water lifeguards who safeguard the North Shore of O’ahu, a renowned and perilous coastline. The show will offer an intimate look into the personal and professional aspects of their lives. In each episode, viewers will witness these brave and devoted first responders putting their lives on the line to rescue those in perilous situations amidst the challenging and often treacherous conditions of Hawaii’s Seven Mile Miracle. Kester will be responsible for writing the debut episode, while Wells will direct the first two episodes of the series.

“I’ve lived on the North Shore of O‘ahu for most of my life, and these are our heroes, the most extraordinary extreme athletes anywhere,” Kester said via Deadline.