Monarch Media Teams Adam Anders for Teen Musical Series (EXCLUSIVE)

Mar 19, 2026 1:30pm PT Monarch Media’s Alan Powell Re-Teams With Adam Anders for Teen Musical Series ‘Youth Group’ (EXCLUSIVE) By Joe Otterson Plus Icon Joe Otterson TV Reporter joeotterson Latest Maya Hawke Joins Netflix Drama Series ‘God of the Woods’ 10 minutes ago ‘Enigma Variations’ Adaptation Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson Ordered to Series at Netflix 4 hours ago Kristen Stewart to Play Astronaut Sally Ride in Amazon Limited Series ‘The Challenger’ 4 hours ago See All Courtesy Image; Koury Angelo Monarch Media’s Alan Powell has partnered once again with Adam Anders on the teen musical series “Youth Group,” Variety has learned exclusively. The official logline for the show states, “In a modern megachurch, a pastor’s son sparks a viral reckoning by questioning the faith he’s always practiced—turning a youth worship team into the front line of a musical fight over truth, legacy, and belief.” Related Stories 'G.I. Joe' Reboots in the Works at Paramount; Max Landis Pitching a Script Years After #MeToo Allegations Derailed Career The show is currently in development. No network or streamer is currently attached, but the project is now being taken out to buyers. Popular on Variety Anders and Powell are co-creators and co-showrunners on “Youth Group.” Anders executive produces under his Nightlight Media banner, while Powell, Steve Barnett, and Vicky Patel will executive produce via Monarch Media. This marks the latest musical project for Powell and Monarch Media. Powell previously co-wrote the Monarch musical film “A Week Away” for Netflix in 2021, with the film following a group of Christian teens at summer camp. That led to the spinoff series of the same name, which was released by Angel Studios in 2025 and became the highest-rated show on the Angel Studios streaming service. Powell created the show in addition to serving as executive producer and showrunner. Powell, a founding member of the Christian rock band Anthem Lights, also produced music for the series. Anders is a powerhouse producer in the music world, with over 100 millions albums sold and four consecutive Grammy nominations to his name. He previously collaborated with Monarch Media on the 2023 feature film “Journey to Bethlehem,” which Anders wrote, directed, and produced. Sony Pictures distributed. Anders is also known for his work on shows like “Glee” and for the “High School Musical” and “Descendants” films for Disney. He is repped by Verve, Brillstein Entertainment Partners, and Loeb & Loeb. In addition to “A Week Away” and “Journey to Bethlehem,” Monarch Media’s past credits include the Richard Linklater film “Hit Man” starring Glen Powell. They also have the upcoming adult animated film “Tangles” with Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Abbi Jacobson and Seth Rogen as well as “Babies” starring Rogen, Anna Kendrick, David Strathairn, Sharon Stone, Ed Helms and Issa Rae. Monarch is also prepping a reboot of the 2002 film “A Walk to Remember.” Jump to Comments Billy Crystal Delivers Emotional Rob Reiner Tribute at Oscars and Is Joined by Meg Ryan, Kathy Bates, Demi Moore, Jerry O’Connell and More: ‘What Fun We Had’ Jimmy Kimmel Slams CBS at the Oscars for Not Supporting Free Speech and Jokes That Trump Is ‘Going to Be Mad’ That ‘Melania’ Isn’t Nominated How ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ Producers Helped the Subject’s Family Evacuate Gaza After the Film’s Venice Premiere How to Watch the 2026 Oscars Ceremony Live Online Warner Bros. Discovery Chief David Zaslav Celebrates Oscar Wins for ‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Sinners’ as ‘Remarkable Moment’ in Staff Memo Oscars Surprise: Live-Action Short Results in Seventh Tie in Academy Awards’ History JavaScript is required to load the comments. Loading comments...