Entertainment TV Rosie O'Donnell to Return for Upcoming 'A League of Their Own' Series in New Role O'Donnell previously starred as Doris Murphy in the iconic 1992 film, but will be taking on the role of Vi in the Prime Video reboot By Dory Jackson Dory Jackson Dory Jackson is an Associate Editor for PEOPLE's digital TV team. While at the brand, she's had the opportunity to interview a long list of celebrities, from Kate Hudson to Pierce Brosnan to Billy Porter. She has also helped recap popular TV shows like 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,' 'Sister Wives' and 'Vanderpump Rules.' The New York-based Maryland native graduated from Randolph-Macon College in May 2016 with a focus on Communication Studies and Journalism. She came to PEOPLE in March 2021 after working at a number of major news companies, including Newsweek and Us Weekly. People Editorial Guidelines Published on July 7, 2022 04:19PM EDT Rosie O'Donnell. Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Rosie O'Donnell is making her way back to the ballpark! On Thursday, it was confirmed that O'Donnell is officially returning for Prime Video's A League of Their Own reboot series. The original 1992 film saw her portray third-base player Doris Murphy, but Entertainment Weekly confirmed O'Donnell has a new role as a local bar owner named Vi. The former talk show host's character is described as a "warm, gregarious" fan of the Rockford Peaches, a.k.a. the real-life team the film and series are both based on. Vi will eventually cross paths with Abbi Jacobson's leading character, Carson Shaw, and will take the athlete under her wing. A League of Their Own will premiere on Prime Video next month. Jacobson — who co-created the series with Will Graham — stars alongside D'Arcy Carden, Chanté Adams, Roberta Colindrez, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Kelly McCormack, Priscilla Delgado and Nick Offerman. Rosie O'Donnell in A League of Their Own. Everett Collection Abbi Jacobson Asked Pal D'Arcy Carden to Join A League of Their Own in a 'Romantic' Way At the show's Tribeca Film Festival premiere last month, Jacobson teased the possibility of stars from the '90s film — which also includes Geena Davis, Tom Hanks and Madonna — returning for the reboot. "I think if we get to make more, that would be so fun," the Broad City alum, 38, told PEOPLE at the time. "Because you put people in the 1940s context, it feels different to see someone you're really used to, seeing them in costume and everything." "We would love to have those people, if it's right," she added. A League Of Their Own. Courtesy of Prime Video The Rockford Peaches of A League of Their Own: Where Are They Now? Jacobson also revealed how the upcoming series will differ from its predecessor, explaining how the movie "only told one part of" the historic team's story. "We really wanted to show and dive deeper into their real stories a little bit more. What was it like for other women who have dreamed of playing baseball?" she said. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "It's not just about the American Girl's league. Max's character played by Chanté Adams is inspired by three women, Mamie Johnson, Toni Stone and Connie Morgan, who went on to play in the negro leagues with men. Historically, the All American Girl's League did not allow Black women to try out," she continued. "It was really, like, a white-passing thing. So, what was their journey? That was such a fascinating story, to create a new character inspired by them and really follow her path to find her team, too. What does that look like?" A League of Their Own premieres Aug. 12 on Prime Video.