Manning will executive produce a new children’s animation series in the works from Headline Studio at Advance, a production company owned by the Newhouse family’s Advance holding firm. No network or streaming is attached as of now.

The series (title TBD) “will center on a shy quarterback with a secret power – a magic arm – who leads a team of unlikely players from all backgrounds through heroic adventures as they experience a variety of sports themes including teamwork, confidence and overcoming fears,” according to its summary.

Manning will also voice a supporting character on the show.