Rock and roll star Huey Lewis is all set to lead and executive producer a comedic half-hour mockumentary titled Whatever Happened to Huey Lewis. He will be seen playing a fictionalised version of himself in the upcoming film.
A single-camera project, the series is in the works at Fox. Aaron Kaplan's Kapital Entertainment, Jimmy Kimmel's Kimmelot and Fox Entertainment Studios are the producers of Whatever Happened to Huey Lewis.
Kirker Butler is all set to write and executive produce the mockumentary. In Whatever Happened to Huey Lewis, the iconic musician Huey Lewis embarks on a new journey, adapting to life after experiencing hearing loss. Supported by his quirky family and a cast of colorful celebrity friends, Huey faces this unexpected chapter with his trademark humor, resilience, and spirit, showcasing his unwavering dedication to his craft and his signature Heart and Soul.
Kapital's Kaplan and Kimmelot's Kimmel and Scott Lonker are the executive producers of the upcoming film.
Huey Lewis disclosed his struggles with hearing loss due to Ménière's disease in 2018. Notably, Lewis and Kimmel have a long-standing friendship, bonding over their shared passion for fly-fishing. Additionally, Kaplan and Kimmelot are working together on another comedy series, The Home, inspired by the MPTF residential community.
With a storied career spanning decades, Grammy-winning artist Huey Lewis and his iconic band Huey Lewis & The News have achieved immense success, selling over 30 million albums and churning out a string of Top 10 hits, including classics like 'The Heart of Rock & Roll', 'I Want a New Drug', and the Oscar-nominated smash 'Power of Love' from the Back to the Future soundtrack. After a nearly 20-year hiatus, the band released their latest album, 'Weather', in February 2020, featuring new original material. Additionally, a musical inspired by their music, 'The Heart of Rock and Roll', made its Broadway debut this year, further cementing their enduring legacy.
In addition to his music career, Lewis has also made a mark in the acting world. His notable roles include Billy Flynn in the Broadway production of Chicago, appearing alongside Gwyneth Paltrow in the film Duets, and having a recurring role on the popular sitcom Hot in Cleveland.