The game is on in A League Of Their Own trailer

Co-created by Jacobson and Will Graham, the series reboot of the 1992 classic film promises to be a “fresh reimagining” of the story, one that delves deeper into the social issues of the day. This is evident in the trailer through Adams’ storyline, in which she’s turned away from the All-American League tryouts due to racism and has to find another way into the game. Joining a men’s team presents its own challenges, including having to sign up for a job at the local factory.

It’s also evident in the flirtation between Carson and Greta (D’Arcy Carden), who teases that Carson “doesn’t look like that much competition.” But Carson steps up to the plate and confronts the sexism the players are facing head-on, like the aggravating suggestion from coach Dove (Nick Offerman) that the league shorten the ladies’ skirts to excite spectators. While finding their separate paths onto the field, Carson and Adams form a mutual respect that appears to turn into friendship off the field.

Additional cast for the series includes Gbemisola Ikumelo, Roberta Colindrez, Saidah Arrika Ekulona, Kate Berlant, Kendall Johnson, Kelly McCormack, Alex Désert, Priscilla Delgado, Aaron Jennings, Molly Ephraim, Melanie Field, and Dale Dickey. A League Of Their Own premieres on Prime Video August 12, 2022.