“Mare of Easttown” creator Brad Ingelsby has set his next HBO series. The premium cabler has ordered a limited series about a law enforcement task force and the criminals they’re trying to apprehend.
Mark Ruffalo is set to star and will also serve as an executive producer in the currently untitled series. Ruffalo previously won an Emmy in 2020 for the limited series “I Know This Much Is True” and starred in the 2014 HBO original film “The Normal Heart”.
The series was in the works well before the writer’s strike began, and casting decisions were made before then as well. Since the strike, no further work has taken place, and there is no start date for production yet.
Francesca Orsi, executive vp programming and head of HBO drama series and films, says in a statement:
“We are absolutely thrilled to once again join forces with Brad Ingelsby, the brilliant auteur behind Mare of Easttown. Brad’s boundless creativity and unrivalled ability to captivate audiences is nothing short of inspiring, and we cannot be more excited to embark on another journey together.
When the opportunity arose to partner with Mark on another series, we all jumped at the chance to witness him once again breathe great humanity into a new role. We are also honored to collaborate with Jeremiah, an unparalleled director whose deep understanding of visual storytelling will only elevate this project to new heights. The convergence of these talents is so exciting, and we cannot wait to share this story with the world.”
Independent studio Wiip will produce the new series whilst Jeremiah Zagar (“We the Animals,” Netflix’s “Hustle”) will direct. Ingelsby, Ruffalo and Zaga will executive produce with Paul Lee and Mark Roybal.
Source: THR
