By Michael Gonzalez & Edwin Colin
In the 1950s, a young boy living at a famous movie-making ranch rubs elbows with Western film stars and discovers the silver screen is different from real life.
Half-hour Series | Family Drama
Pitch Deck
Think of The Wonder Years
meets The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
Synopsis
Life isn’t always what it seems to be.
(Based on the true story of Edwin Colin growing up at Corriganville) Eddie, a ten-year-old with an extraordinary memory, settles into his new home at Corriganville. His dad has just become the movie ranch foreman at this epicenter of Western movie-making, built by Crash Corrigan, a famous screen cowboy. For Eddie, reality and imagination blend seamlessly, setting the stage for thrilling adventures both real and in his head.
Eddie encounters Hollywood icons—John Wayne, The Lone Ranger, Superman, and many more—all catalysts for a series of exhilarating adventures. Amidst the glitz and glamour of Hollywood legends, intrigue and drama weave their way into Eddie’s life. Two mysterious figures with heavy Russian accents arrive, casting an ominous fear over Eddie’s world. Convinced they are plotting to kidnap John Wayne, Eddie’s boundless imagination takes a suspenseful turn, adding intrigue to his dynamic world.
When Eddie isn’t navigating the fantastical realms of Hollywood, real-life challenges emerge, embodied by his rivalry with Tommy, Crash Corrigan’s son and a relentless bully. Tension between them escalates as Sadie, a precocious 10-year-old, enters the picture, becoming the focal point of their dueling competition.
As Eddie’s imagination flits between Hollywood’s allure and the trials of reality, a series of filmmaking mishaps and conflicts unfold. Surrounded by a diverse cadre of characters, including the spirited ranch hands Sarge and Tiny, along with Crash’s wife, the captivating Elaine DuPont, Eddie’s adventures continue to unfold. They all embark on a quest for Joaquin Murrieta’s gold, navigating vibrant fantasies reminiscent of Hollywood’s Golden Era.
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