10/25/2025
Over the last several months, a group of imaginative residents at Grand Living at Tuscan Lakes have come together to do something truly remarkable, creating their very own television series. What began as an idea has evolved into a professional-grade creative journey that mirrors the excitement, collaboration, and magic of a real Hollywood writers’ room.
Guided by FACETS Director James Colquitt, who drew inspiration from his own time working in a Los Angeles production company’s acquisition department, residents have learned firsthand what it means to develop a show from concept to creation. They’ve brainstormed, debated, and dreamed up a fully realized world complete with richly drawn characters, emotional story arcs, and the kind of layered storytelling that makes great television unforgettable.
At the heart of it all is a core circle of dedicated participants who have formed their own “writers’ room,” meeting regularly to refine dialogue, build storylines, and balance humor with heart. Around them, a rotating cast of residents drop in and out of sessions, offering invaluable insight, lived experience, and fresh perspective that help shape the show into something deeply authentic. The result is more than just a script, it’s a shared vision born out of laughter, curiosity, and the courage to imagine something new together.
As of today, the class has developed a fully fleshed-out concept complete with characters, backstories, and a universe that feels entirely their own. The progress has been nothing short of inspiring, and we could not be prouder of the dedication and collaboration this group has displayed.
While our ultimate goal is to invite the entire community for a live table reading of the finished pilot, complete with local actors bringing the story to life, today we pause to celebrate the journey; the creativity, the camaraderie, and the incredible progress made so far.
At Grand Living at Tuscan Lakes, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Writing the TV Show is just another shining reflection of that commitment, proof that when we think outside the box and empower our residents to dream big, the results are nothing short of world-class.
