Viva Laughlin is an American
musical comedy-drama series adapted by Bob Lowry and Peter Bowker (creator of the original series) from the popular
BBC British serial,
Blackpool, and taking its name from the latter program's sequel,
Viva Blackpool. Lowry and Bowker also served as executive producers alongside
Hugh Jackman,
John Palermo, Paul Telegdy, and
Gabriele Muccino. The latter also directed the
pilot. It was filmed on location in part at the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in
Cabazon, California for most of the inside casino shots.