Grease Prequel Series Ordered by Paramount+ Paramount has given a formal green light to Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, a prequel series to the classic 1978 musical, according to a recent report from Deadline. The series, which is said to be heading to Paramount+, will be a 10-episode order, and has apparently been in the works for a few weeks now. Paramount Television Studios made this the first official scripted series order from the company since President Nicole Clemens added a senior role as President of Paramount+ Original Scripted Series. The prequel is said to be set four years before the original