HBO Max has today given a series order to the original comedy series Head of the Class - a reboot of the ABC comedy that aired from 1986-91. Production will begin on the remaining episodes of the 10 episode season this summer in Los Angeles.
A group of overachieving high school students meet their greatest challenge in a teacher who wants them to focus less on grades and more on experiencing life.
The comedy stars Isabella Gomez, Jorge Diaz, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport, Gavin Lewis, Dior Goodjohn, Brandon Severs, Adrian Matthew Escalona and Katie Beth Hall, with Christa Miller guest starring.
Amy Pocha and Seth Cohen wrote the pilot, which was directed by Phill Lewis. They executive produce with Bill Lawrence and Jeff Ingold. Lisa Katzer serves as a co-executive producer. Warner Bros. Television and Doozer Productions produce.