Discovery Greenlights Michelle Rodriguez-Led Getaway Driver

Discovery Channel has given the green light to two new motor series, including Getaway Driver, hosted by actress Michelle Rodriguez and rally champion Wyatt Knox.

An eight-episode competition series, Getaway Driver features 24 elite drivers—from drift champions to street racers to hotshot YouTubers—who compete in a nearly 60-acre compound filled with obstacles. The drivers will sacrifice their own cars for the chance to be the wheelman in a real-life car chase, competing to evade the pursuers and escape the compound for a cash prize. Getaway Driver is produced for Discovery by October Films.

The tentatively titled docuseries The Hop gives viewers a glimpse into the underground world of hopping-lowriders, following four elite custom lowrider garages as they evolve their businesses and compete to stay on top. The Hop is produced for Discovery by Original Productions.

Nancy Daniels, chief brand officer for Discovery & Factual, said: “We are constantly searching for ways to evolve our motor programming and bring engaging, new characters to our viewers. These two new series will bring audiences along for the ride and highlight extraordinary aspects of the automotive world rarely seen on television.”

Rodriguez added: “I’m glad Discovery has decided to take it to the edge with a show like this. This is a whole new type of challenge for racers of all classes, I’m excited for what we’re pioneering here.”