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“Best Foot Forward” is an Apple TV+ family comedy series based on the true story of Paralympic athlete Josh Sundquist, premiering July 22.
The series is based on the book “Just Don’t Fall” written by Josh Sundquist. The series follows 12-year-old Josh Dubin as he moves from homeschool to public school, and the challenge of getting his classmates to see past his prosthetic leg.
“Best Foot Forward” was developed for television by Matt Fleckenstein of “iCarly” fame, with the first four episodes directed by Victor Nelli Jr. of “The Wonder Years.” Starring Logan Marmino, Stephen Schneider, Joy Suprano, Peyton Jackson and Trinity Jo-Li Bliss.
Sundquist will executive produce alongside Muse Entertainment’s Joel S. Rice and Meghan Mathes Jacobs.
Apple TV+ is known for several programs with disabled characters, such as the Best Picture-winning “CODA”. Other shows include “El Deafo”, which follows a superhero rabbit with a hearing aid, or “See” where people have lost their sight in the future.
Apple will premiere “Best Foot Forward” for Apple TV+ subscribers on July 22. An Apple TV+ subscription is available for $4.99 per month or through any tier of the Apple One subscription bundle.