OneCor Productions is officially developing “Just Us,” a new 60-minute live-action dramedy series inspired by the real life and times of recent Family Feud winners, the Hughes Family, of Hamden, Connecticut.
10 December 2025
Williamsburg VA
FOR RELEASE: TUESDAY DECEMBER 16th 2025
OneCor Productions is pleased to announce the development of Just Us, a one-hour family dramedy inspired by the real-life Hughes family, 2024 winners of Family Feud.
The story follows Jace Hughes, a widowed father and tv sports producer, as he raises his five daughters in the suburbs following the sudden death of his wife. Through humor, heart, and faith, the series explores love, and loss through a modern Black family lens. Just Us blends comedy with emotional truth as each daughter comes into their own and the family learns to rebuild together. “Just Us is not a story about perfection, it’s a story about staying.” says creator and showrunner Junius R. Hughes, Jr. “It’s about showing up imperfectly with faith and honesty, for the people who need us the most.”
Hughes is no stranger to television. As a Quinnipiac University Alum and Ivy League educated, Junius was a pioneer voice in the early days of sports broadcasting, having helped major networks like CBS, ABC, and ESPN, break ground in the industry. “I have spent my whole life telling other people's stories,” says Hughes, “it’s time I finally told my own.”
Just Us is set in New Haven County, Connecticut with pre-production beginning in the new year. Principal photography is anticipated for Q3 2026.
About
One Cor Productions is a family-driven, independent studio dedicated to creating meaningful films and television shows rooted in faith, family, and legacy. The company develops original scripted content that reflects resilience, authenticity, and a generational storytelling approach. Previous works include feature documentary, “Children of Fire (2005) ”
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Contact
Full Name: Jaylene Wells
Title: Development Producer
Company Name: OneCor Productions
Email: info@justustv.com
Website: www.justustv.com
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Connecticut, TV Pilot, Film, New England, Entertainment, TV Show, Hollywood, Black Storytelling, Hughes Family
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Congratulations, Jaylene Wells, OneCor Productions, and the Hughes Family! I’m a Stage 32 Lounge Moderator. I wanted to let you know I moved your post from the Producing Lounge to the Your Stage Lounge because it’s promotion. Promotion can go in the Your Stage Lounge and on Your Wall.
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Jaylene, how much of this is scripted?
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Hey Rutger, while the story is based on real people and real events, the series is 100% scripted
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Hi Yaylene, If it is a 100% scripted but has an unscripted feel, that would be great, kudos!!
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Jaylene Wells Sent a network request. Add me and DM me here.