Rosie O'Donnell to Return for Upcoming 'A League of Their Own' Series in New Role

Mar. 15, 2025

Rosie O’Donnell.Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

Rosie O’Donnellis making her way back to the ballpark!

On Thursday, it was confirmed that O’Donnell is officially returning for Prime Video’sA League of Their Ownreboot series. The original 1992 film saw her portray third-base player Doris Murphy, butEntertainment Weeklyconfirmed O’Donnell has a new role as a local bar owner named Vi.

The former talk show host’s character is described as a “warm, gregarious” fan of the Rockford Peaches, a.k.a. the real-life team the film and series are both based on. Vi will eventually cross paths withAbbi Jacobson’s leading character, Carson Shaw, and will take the athlete under her wing.

A League of Their Ownwill premiere on Prime Video next month. Jacobson — who co-created the series with Will Graham — stars alongsideD’Arcy Carden,Chanté Adams, Roberta Colindrez, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Kelly McCormack, Priscilla Delgado andNick Offerman.

Rosie O’Donnell in A League of Their Own.Everett Collection

At the show’sTribeca Film Festivalpremiere last month, Jacobson teased the possibility of stars from the ’90s film — which also includesGeena Davis,Tom HanksandMadonna— returning for the reboot.

“I think if we get to make more, that would be so fun,” theBroad Cityalum, 38, told PEOPLE at the time. “Because you put people in the 1940s context, it feels different to see someone you’re really used to, seeing them in costume and everything.”

“We would love to have those people, if it’s right,” she added.

A League Of Their Own.Courtesy of Prime Video

Jacobson also revealed how the upcoming series will differ from its predecessor, explaining how the movie “only told one part of” the historic team’s story.

“We really wanted to show and dive deeper into their real stories a little bit more. What was it like for other women who have dreamed of playing baseball?” she said.

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A League of Their Ownpremieres Aug. 12 on Prime Video.

source: people.com