FOX gave a straight-to-series order for a modern remake of “ Fantasy Island” from Liz Craft and Sarah Fain. The series is slated to start in Summer 2021 and was confirmed on Tuesday by Michael Thorn, President of Entertainment, FOX Entertainment. The description reads, “Fantasy Island” is a modern semi-anthology series that delves into the “what if” questions, both big and small, that keep us awake at night. Each episode will tell emotional, provocative stories about people who walk in with a desire, but end up reborn to themselves through the magical realism of Fantasy Island.” “In continuing to develop outside of the traditional broadcast cycle, we’ve been particularly focused on providing viewers with summer series that offer a true escape from everyday life – to be sure, now so more than ever,” said Thorn. “Fantasy Island is a beloved program, and the world Liz and Sarah have created for this contemporary adaptation is signature FOX and a perfect show for today’s times. After all, who among us wouldn’t take a (safe) trip to Fantasy Island right now?”