Maggie Gyllenhaal will play a prostitute in a porn drama
"Noble Woman" star Maggie Gyllenhaal will star in the pilot of David Simon's porn-drama "Two", which takes place in the 70s and 80s of the last century. The actress joined James Franco and, in addition to playing the main role, will act as a producer of the project. Filming is expected to begin in New York this October. This is reported by The Hollywood Reporter. Gyllenhaal will play Eileen Merrell or "Candy", a prostitute who works in Times Square. Eileen, a street veteran with an entrepreneurial streak, is caught up in the maelstrom of the fledgling porn industry. The Two will tell the story of the legalization and subsequent expansion of the porn industry in New York since the early 70s and until the mid 80s. The TV project explores the turbulent world that existed in Manhattan before the outbreak of HIV and cocaine lawlessness. The drama is written by David Simon (Looking for a Hero) and co-wrote with his longtime creative partner, detective writer George Pelecanos. Michelle McLaren (Breaking Bad) has been named Pilot Director. "We wonder what happens when profit is the main metric for society. In this sense, this story was not intended to be either pornographic or puritanical. It is precisely about the product and those people who created, sold, made a profit and sorted out the consequences, "Simon commented on the project idea when the pilot of the upcoming drama was ordered. The drama is written by David Simon (Seeking a Hero) and co-written with his longtime creative partner, detective writer George Pelecanos. Michelle McLaren (Breaking Bad) has been named Pilot Director."We wonder what happens when profit is the main metric for society. In this sense, this story was not intended to be either pornographic or puritanical. It is precisely about the product and those people who created, sold, made a profit and sorted out the consequences, "Simon commented on the project idea when the pilot of the upcoming drama was ordered. The drama is written by David Simon (Seeking a Hero) and co-written with his longtime creative partner, detective writer George Pelecanos. Michelle McLaren (Breaking Bad) has been named Pilot Director."We wonder what happens when profit is the main metric for society. In that sense, this story was not intended to be either pornographic or puritanical. It is precisely about the product and those people who created, sold, made a profit and sorted out the consequences, "Simon commented on the project idea when the pilot of the upcoming drama was ordered. The Topic of Article: Maggie Gyllenhaal will play a prostitute in a porn drama. |
