Some issues by no means change — however others are overdue for reinvention. In additional methods than one, the prequel is a blast from the previous, certain to ship on the staples that made the film so iconic: Grease continues to be the phrase, T-Birds are roving the halls of Rydell, auto store dance breaks are inevitable and steamy makeout periods in beautiful vehicles are essential. However one factor that is not price celebrating? A college the place folks really feel pushed to the margins. And that is why the Pink Girls should be born.

“I would like extra — greater than I most likely ought to,” sings one of many future Pink Girls. And from the appears of it, that need is greater than sufficient to make change occur. Bored with being cat-called, slut-shamed, and handled like nothing, the 4 pals embrace their dangerous reputations and decide to color the city pink. I assist girls’s rights and girls’s wrongs, so let’s simply assume that no matter havoc they wreak will likely be completely comprehensible (and based mostly on the trailer, an absolute blast).

Author Annabel Oakes (“Minx,” “Atypical,” “Awkward”) serves as showrunner of the 10-episode collection and shares directorial duties with Alethea Jones (“Dollface”) for 3 episodes, together with the pilot. Unique songs for the collection come from Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer Justin Tranter, with choreography by Jamal Sims of “13 The Musical,” and “RuPaul’s Drag Race” fame.

“Grease: Rise of the Pink Girls” debuts on Paramount+ on April 6, 2023, with new episodes airing weekly on Thursdays.