New Delhi, May 20 -- Fox Broadcasting Company has officially ordered a reboot of the classic NBC drama Highway to Heaven, continuing the growing television trend of reviving legacy series for modern audiences.

According to reports, acclaimed writer and producer Jason Katims will serve as showrunner for the project, which is being developed in collaboration with Amblin Television and Michael Landon Productions. Production will be handled by Fox Entertainment Studios, with worldwide distribution managed through Fox Entertainment Global.

Katims is best known for emotionally driven dramas such as Friday Night Lights and Parenthood, making his involvement notable for viewers familiar with his character-focused storytelling style.

The reboot...