HBO is ready to rock ‘n’ roll with Martin Scorsese and Mick Jagger.
The cable channel has given a series order to the untitled rock ‘n’ roll drama project from Scorsese and Jagger.
The as-yet-untitled series, which is set in 1970s New York, will explore the drug and sex fueled music business as punk and disco were breaking out, all through the eyes of a record executive trying to resurrect his label and find the next new sound.
Bobby Cannavale stars as Richie Finestra, the founder and president of top-tier record label American Century Records with a great ear for discovering talent, undergoes a crisis of character when confronted with a life-altering decision.
Olivia Wilde will co-star as Richie's wife Devon, a former actress/model who lived a Bohemian life in 1960s New York. Richie's crisis causes strain on their family and propels her to re-immerse in her former lifestyle.
The cast also includes Ray Romano, Juno Temple, Andrew “Dice” Clay, Ato Essandoh, Max Casella, James Jagger and Jack Quaid, among others.
Scorsese and Jagger will executive produce the series, with the former directing the pilot episode. Terence Winter (“The Wolf of Wall Street,” “Boardwalk Empire”) will also executive produce, as well as serve as the series’ showrunner and writer.
Rick Yorn, Victoria Pearman, Emma Tillinger Koskoff and George Mastras are also executive producing, with Mastras (“Breaking Bad”) also writing.
- Writer/Executive Producer
Read the details below.
More to come…
HBO ORDERS “UNTITLED ROCK ‘N ROLL PROJECT” TO SERIES
Hour-long Drama Series will shoot in New York.
Logline:
Set in 1970's New York, the series will explore the drug and sex fueled music business as punk and disco were breaking out, all through the eyes of a record executive trying to resurrect his label and find the next new sound.
Credits:
Martin Scorsese – Executive Producer/Pilot Director
Mick Jagger – Executive Producer
Terence Winter – Showrunner/Writer/Executive Producer
Rick Yorn – Executive Producer
Victoria Pearman – Executive Producer
Emma Tillinger Koskoff – Executive Producer
George Mastras – Writer/Executive Producer
Cast:
Bobby Cannavale as Richie Finestra, the founder and president of a top-tier record label (American Century Records) with a great ear for discovering talent, undergoes a crisis of character when confronted with a life-altering decision.
Olivia Wilde as Devon Finestra, Richie's wife, is a former actress/model who lived a Bohemian life in 1960s New York. Richie's crisis causes strain on their family and propels her to re-immerse in her former lifestyle.
Ray Romano as Zak Yankovich, one of Richie's partners, is the tough and savvy Head of Promotions of American Century with decades of experience dating back to the dark, mob-infested days of the recording business.
Juno Temple as Jamie Vine, is an ambitious assistant in the A&R Department of American Century. She uses her keen abilities to manipulate people and blend into the various subcultures of the New York music underground, in order to break through the glass ceiling and get ahead at the record label.
Andrew “Dice” Clay as Frank “Buck” Rogers, the cocaine-fueled owner of a chain of radio stations.
Ato Essandoh as Lester Grimes, a former singer and ex-colleague of Richie Finestra.
Max Casella as Julius “Julie” Silver, nurturing yet with an explosive temper, is the Head of A&R of American Century, who struggles to stay hip and relevant in the young man's game of the rock ‘n’ roll business.
James Jagger as Kip Stevens, lead singer of Nasty Bits, an early punk rock band.
Jack Quaid as Clark Morelle, is a young A&R executive at American Century who struggles for a foothold in the competitive environment of the A&R team.
Birgitte Sorenson as Ingrid, a Danish actress favored by Andy Warhol and close friend of Richie Finestra's wife Devon.
P.J. Byrne as Scott Levitt, Head of Legal for American Century Records.
J.C. MacKenzie as Skip Fontaine, Richie's partner and Head of Sales for American Century Records.
Bo Dietl as Joe Corso, a thuggish, “independent promotion man” who may or may not have ties to organized crime.
Armen Garo as Corrado Galasso, a New York mob boss.
Robert Funaro as Tony Del Greco, chief enforcer for a New York mob boss.
Joe Caniano as Leo, Richie's longtime chauffeur and confidante.
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The cable channel has given a series order to the untitled rock ‘n’ roll drama project from Scorsese and Jagger.
The as-yet-untitled series, which is set in 1970s New York, will explore the drug and sex fueled music business as punk and disco were breaking out, all through the eyes of a record executive trying to resurrect his label and find the next new sound.
Bobby Cannavale stars as Richie Finestra, the founder and president of top-tier record label American Century Records with a great ear for discovering talent, undergoes a crisis of character when confronted with a life-altering decision.
Olivia Wilde will co-star as Richie's wife Devon, a former actress/model who lived a Bohemian life in 1960s New York. Richie's crisis causes strain on their family and propels her to re-immerse in her former lifestyle.
The cast also includes Ray Romano, Juno Temple, Andrew “Dice” Clay, Ato Essandoh, Max Casella, James Jagger and Jack Quaid, among others.
Scorsese and Jagger will executive produce the series, with the former directing the pilot episode. Terence Winter (“The Wolf of Wall Street,” “Boardwalk Empire”) will also executive produce, as well as serve as the series’ showrunner and writer.
Rick Yorn, Victoria Pearman, Emma Tillinger Koskoff and George Mastras are also executive producing, with Mastras (“Breaking Bad”) also writing.
- Writer/Executive Producer
Read the details below.
More to come…
HBO ORDERS “UNTITLED ROCK ‘N ROLL PROJECT” TO SERIES
Hour-long Drama Series will shoot in New York.
Logline:
Set in 1970's New York, the series will explore the drug and sex fueled music business as punk and disco were breaking out, all through the eyes of a record executive trying to resurrect his label and find the next new sound.
Credits:
Martin Scorsese – Executive Producer/Pilot Director
Mick Jagger – Executive Producer
Terence Winter – Showrunner/Writer/Executive Producer
Rick Yorn – Executive Producer
Victoria Pearman – Executive Producer
Emma Tillinger Koskoff – Executive Producer
George Mastras – Writer/Executive Producer
Cast:
Bobby Cannavale as Richie Finestra, the founder and president of a top-tier record label (American Century Records) with a great ear for discovering talent, undergoes a crisis of character when confronted with a life-altering decision.
Olivia Wilde as Devon Finestra, Richie's wife, is a former actress/model who lived a Bohemian life in 1960s New York. Richie's crisis causes strain on their family and propels her to re-immerse in her former lifestyle.
Ray Romano as Zak Yankovich, one of Richie's partners, is the tough and savvy Head of Promotions of American Century with decades of experience dating back to the dark, mob-infested days of the recording business.
Juno Temple as Jamie Vine, is an ambitious assistant in the A&R Department of American Century. She uses her keen abilities to manipulate people and blend into the various subcultures of the New York music underground, in order to break through the glass ceiling and get ahead at the record label.
Andrew “Dice” Clay as Frank “Buck” Rogers, the cocaine-fueled owner of a chain of radio stations.
Ato Essandoh as Lester Grimes, a former singer and ex-colleague of Richie Finestra.
Max Casella as Julius “Julie” Silver, nurturing yet with an explosive temper, is the Head of A&R of American Century, who struggles to stay hip and relevant in the young man's game of the rock ‘n’ roll business.
James Jagger as Kip Stevens, lead singer of Nasty Bits, an early punk rock band.
Jack Quaid as Clark Morelle, is a young A&R executive at American Century who struggles for a foothold in the competitive environment of the A&R team.
Birgitte Sorenson as Ingrid, a Danish actress favored by Andy Warhol and close friend of Richie Finestra's wife Devon.
P.J. Byrne as Scott Levitt, Head of Legal for American Century Records.
J.C. MacKenzie as Skip Fontaine, Richie's partner and Head of Sales for American Century Records.
Bo Dietl as Joe Corso, a thuggish, “independent promotion man” who may or may not have ties to organized crime.
Armen Garo as Corrado Galasso, a New York mob boss.
Robert Funaro as Tony Del Greco, chief enforcer for a New York mob boss.
Joe Caniano as Leo, Richie's longtime chauffeur and confidante.
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'The Newsroom' Review: Aaron Sorkin Drama Rises to the Occasion Reported by The Wrap 10 hours ago.