![]() ![]() “The Plot Against America” John Turturro in “The Plot Against America” Michele K. An ambitious and fresh challenge for the politically-minded creator, “Avenue 5” should test the creativity of Iannucci in similar fashion. That already taxing endeavor becomes all the more difficult when a slew of technical snafus force Clark and his crew to solve problems they never thought they’d face. Hugh Laurie (who guest-starred in multiple seasons of “Veep”) plays Captain Ryan Clark, a suave and confidant commander of a vessel designed for pampering the rich and beautiful. ![]() Writers: Armando Iannucci, Simon Blackwell, Tony Roche, Georgia Pritchett, Will Smith, Peter Fellows, Ian Martinĭirectors: Armando Iannucci, Natalie BaileyĪfter leaving “Veep” to make a few films (including “The Death of Stalin” and the upcoming “Personal History of David Copperfield”), Armando Iannucci returns to HBO with a new comedy set aboard a space cruise ship - a cruise ship to the stars, for the stars, if you will. ![]() ![]() “Avenue 5” Hugh Laurie in “Avenue 5” Alex Bailey/HBOĬast: Hugh Laurie, Josh Gad, Zach Woods, Rebecca Front, Suzy Nakamura Even with a New Pope in the spotlight, there’s loads more insanity to behold - including guest performances from Sharon Stone and Marilyn Manson(!). If that sounds a bit stuffy, have no fear: The teaser trailer that lit the internet on fire isn’t a publicity stunt: Lenny’s bikini-clad beach walk is an actual scene from Season 2. Set after the events of “The Young Pope” and still involving Lenny Belardo (Jude Law) to a better-left-undisclosed extent, the new nine-episode season focuses on finding a successor to Lenny’s Old Testament reign, along with the political turmoil associated with swinging too far in a new direction. Paolo Sorrentino returns with his second papal story, this time focusing on the mysterious, besuited, eyeliner-wearing New Pope - aka Sir John Brannox, played by John Malkovich. Writers: Paolo Sorrentino, Umberto Contrarello, and Stefano Bises “The New Pope” John Malkovich in “The New Pope” Gianni Fiorito/HBOĬast: John Malkovich, Jude Law, Silvio Orlando Eyewitnesses and DNA indicate a local Little League coach (played by Jason Bateman) is guilty of murder, but irrefutable proof places him hundreds of miles from the scene of the crime - how did he do it? Did he do it? If not him, who? These typical murder-mystery queries are given supernatural answers in what would’ve been a traditional cop drama, save for that Stephen King twist. Ben Mendelsohn plays an Oklahoma detective named Ralph Anderson who encounters a particularly brutal - and particularly confusing - case providing contradictory evidence. Writers: Richard Price (showrunner), Dennis Lehane (Episodes 5 – 10)ĭirectors: Jason Bateman, Andrew Bernstein, Igor MartinovicĪdapted from the 2018 Stephen King novel of the same name, “The Outsider” is a murder-mystery where the investigators have to believe in the impossible. “The Outsider”Ĭast: Ben Mendelsohn, Cynthia Erivo, Bill Camp, Mare Winningham, Paddy Considine, Julianne Nicholson, Jeremy Bobb, Jason Bateman With “House of Dragons” not expected until at least 2021, this likely won’t be the only year without a “Game of Thrones” series on the docket - but it might be the most important year for HBO. Read on for more HBO series to look forward to in 2020, including an array of new and returning shows, limited series, docuseries, films, and more. Meanwhile, plenty of fan favorite shows are returning, none more important than the rebooted “ Westworld” Season 3, but additional entries like “Euphoria” Season 2, “Barry” Season 3, and “Succession” Season 3 cannot be undervalued. and starring “The Americans” veteran Matthew Rhys, and don’t forget more new originals from indie film favorites Luca Guadagnino, Derek Cianfrance, Paolo Sorrentino. So what will entice subscribers to keep HBO (or add HBO Max) to their ever-growing streaming library this year? 2020 offerings include “ The Outsider,” a Stephen King adaptation from “The Night Of” creator Richard Price “Avenue 5,” Armando Iannucci’s “Veep” follow-up “The Undoing,” starring Hugh Grant and Nicole Kidman “Bad Education,” HBO’s pricey TIFF film festival acquisition starring Hugh Jackman “Perry Mason,” from producer Robert Downey Jr. Drugs, Fraud, Whistleblowers, and the Safdies: Inside the 22-Year Journey of HBO’s Bombshell Miniseries ‘Telemarketers’ ![]()
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