Olivia Wilde starred in HBO's rock and roll drama
HBO is adding some big names to the cast of its upcoming 70s rock and roll drama. According to Deadline, the as-yet-unnamed TV project, "Untitled HBO / Rock` N` Roll Project ", which has been in development by HBO since 2010, has been joined by Olivia Wilde. In the series, which has not yet been formally given" green light ", Wilde will co-star alongside Bobby Cannavale. Filming for the pilot, directed by Martin Scorsese, is scheduled for early summer 2014. The script is co-written by Terence Winter and George Mastras with the participation of Mick Jagger. Mastras is appointed showrunner for the series. The drama takes place in the 70s in New York and shows the music business of the time - – infused with sex and drugs - through the eyes of music producer Richie Finestra (Cannavale). With the rise of punk and disco, Richie is trying to revive his label and is looking for a new musical direction. Personal crisis is compounded by the need to make vital decisions. Wilde will play Richie's wife – Devon Finestru, a former actress and model who enjoyed a bohemian life in New York in the 60s. Richie's internal crisis is taking its toll on the family environment, and Devon takes on the old. The Topic of Article: Olivia Wilde starred in HBO's rock and roll drama. |
