Hulu Greenlights Pilot for Teen Political Drama 'Young Americans

WHO:

Deadline - The pilot is written and executive produced by Chris Hutton and Eddie O’Keefe.

Variety - Bruce Miller is an executive producer via White Oak Pictures, with Priscilla Porianda also serving as an executive producer.

Variety - 20th Television is the studio producing the pilot.

WHAT:

Deadline - Hulu has ordered a pilot for the drama "Young Americans."

Variety - The show is described as a "Romeo and Juliet" story set against the backdrop of DC politics.

WHERE:

Deadline - The setting of the drama is in Washington, D.C.

WHEN:

Variety - The pilot is currently in development, with no specific release date mentioned.

WHY:

Deadline - The series aims to explore themes of youth and political engagement through a dramatic narrative.

HOW:

Variety - The pilot will be produced by White Oak Pictures and 20th Television, indicating a collaborative production effort.

(UPDATED June 26, 2026 17:34 UTC)

Hulu has ordered a pilot for a new drama titled "Young Americans," which is set against the backdrop of Washington, D.C. This series, described as a "Romeo and Juliet" story, aims to explore themes of youth and political engagement through its dramatic narrative. The pilot is currently in development, with Chris Hutton and Eddie O’Keefe serving as writers and executive producers, alongside Bruce Miller and Priscilla Porianda, all under the production collaboration of White Oak Pictures and 20th Television.