“Birds of Prey” and “Sharp Objects” star Chris Messina is set for a lead role in the HBO Max pilot “Verbatim”.
The anthology series is based on actual events in which all dialogue is taken from primary sources and presented verbatim. Details of Messina’s character are unknown, but the pilot will deal with the headline-generating 2019 college admissions scandal.
The series is based on Brett Weiner’s New York Times Op Docs Series that screened at Sundance in 2014 and 2016. Weiner serves as creator, director, and executive producer. Ben Stiller, Nicholas Weinstock, and Jackie Cohn also executive produce.
Source: Variety
