Kurt Russell, Kate Hudson and Mel Gibson to star in a Gold Rush TV series
Kurt Russell, Kate Hudson and Mel Gibson are cast in the new 1849 Gold Rush TV series, which will be produced by The Mark Gordon Company. This is reported by The Hollywood Reporter. "The Barbary Coast" based on the book of the same name by Herbert Asbury "Barbarian Coast" begins with the gold rush of 1849: a huge stream of gold miners, gamblers, thieves, prostitutes, politicians and other parasites rushed towards the tiny settlement of San Francisco. For 70 years, this spontaneously emerging, unique criminal area has been a place of concentration of vice and debauchery, and at the same time it possessed intrigue and a peculiar charm compared to any other place on the American continent. Russell and his stepdaughter Hudson will star in the lead, while Gibson's role will be recurring. The Oscar (Braveheart) laureate will co-write and direct and executive produce with Russell, Hudson, her brother – actor Oliver Hudson, son of Russell – actor Wyatt Russell, Bruce Dway and Rick Nikita. The international distribution of the series will be handled by Entertainment One. According to insider information, The Mark Gordon Company plans to offer the series to cable channels and streaming services. "Most are unfamiliar with the San Francisco scandalous history, and The Barbary Coast will present a painterly portrait of a period when success was often won through illegal and violent means. - said Mark Gordon in his statement. – I'm thrilled that Kurt and Keith are working with Mel, whose vision of the director will bring those difficult times in our history to life. " The Topic of Article: Kurt Russell, Kate Hudson and Mel Gibson to star in a Gold Rush TV series. |
