It’s been some time since followers of digital content have known that streaming platform Disney+ is remaking the 1989 Tom Hanks hit film, “Turner & Hooch” in the form of a series. Fans of the film and its characters will be delighted to know that the series is ready for streaming. In fact, the Turner & Hooch Series premieres on Disney Plus, and Disney Plus Hotstar in India, tomorrow, 21st July itself!
Turner & Hooch is a comedy drama about a US police officer Scott Turner, who inherits an unruly dog named Hooch from his father, who dies in a suspicious manner. Hooch plays havoc with Scott’s orderly life. But he soon realises that Hooch is the partner and friend he didn’t know he needed. It is a heartwarming story, peppered with refreshing humour.
Josh Peck (Drake & Josh) is reprising the role of US police officer Scott Turner, played by Tom Hanks in the original Turner & Hooch movie. Lyndsy Fonseca (Agent Carter, Desperate Housewives, How I Met Your Mother) is playing Scott’s sister Laura, who helps Scott investigate their father’s suspicious death. Carra Patterson (Straight Outta Compton, The Arrangement) is portraying Jessica Baxter:
Scott’s partner in the police force. Vanessa Lengies, Anthony Ruivivar, Brandon Jay McLaren and Jeremy Maguire are also playing pivotal roles in the series.
Matt Nix (Burn Notice) has created and written the series, and is also executive producing it.
The Turner & Hooch series will initially have 12 episodes, with a new episode dropping every Wednesday on Disney Plus and Disney Plus Hotstar.
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