Will Smith Set To Produce Hitch Television Series

The Hollywood Reporter has just revealed, Will Smith is set to produce the TV version of 2005 hit comedy movie Hitch. FOX has plans to develop the property as a half-hour sitcom with Harry Elfont and Deborah Kaplan writing.

Stars Eva Mendes and Kevin James, Hitch was directed Andy Tennant and follows Smith’s Alex “Hitch” Hitchens.

Hitch is a 2005 romantic comedy film directed by Andy Tennant and starring Will Smith. The film, which was written by Kevin Bisch, co-stars Eva Mendes, Kevin James, and Amber Valletta. Smith plays the main fictional character of the film, Alex “Hitch” Hitchens, who is a professional dating consultant who makes a living teaching men how to woo women. The film was released on February 11, 2005 by Columbia Pictures.

Smith’s Overbook Entertainment will executive produce the series alongside Sony Pictures Television.