David Simon is developing a new series at HBO, Variety has learned exclusively.
Simon is attached to write and executive produce the drama project, currently titled “The System.” Lily Thorne and Larissa MacFarquhar will also write and co-executive produce, with Kiese Laymon also attached to write.
The project is based on a series of New Yorker articles written by MacFarquhar. The official description states that the show “will examine the foster care and child protective service systems from the viewpoint of family court judges and lawyers, as well as social workers, caretakers, mothers, and the children themselves, and will probe the risks and benefits of removing children from families of origin.”
Should the project move forward, it would be Simon’s ninth HBO series. He is perhaps best known for his work on the critically-acclaimed series “The Wire,” which aired for five seasons at the premium cabler. He most recently...
Simon is attached to write and executive produce the drama project, currently titled “The System.” Lily Thorne and Larissa MacFarquhar will also write and co-executive produce, with Kiese Laymon also attached to write.
The project is based on a series of New Yorker articles written by MacFarquhar. The official description states that the show “will examine the foster care and child protective service systems from the viewpoint of family court judges and lawyers, as well as social workers, caretakers, mothers, and the children themselves, and will probe the risks and benefits of removing children from families of origin.”
Should the project move forward, it would be Simon’s ninth HBO series. He is perhaps best known for his work on the critically-acclaimed series “The Wire,” which aired for five seasons at the premium cabler. He most recently...
- 3/6/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Noami Watts and Billy Crudup are looking happily married.
Last week, the couple tied the knot in a ceremony at a courthouse in New York, but they still found time to get into the party spirit.
Read More: Naomi Watts Confirms Marriage To Billy Crudup: ‘Hitched!’
The wedding was witnessed by “Spotlight” star Mark Ruffalo, along with his wife, Sunrise Coigney.
Ruffalo shared a photo of Watts and Crudup sharing a kiss, writing, “Congratulations on the nuptials @NaomiWatts and Billy Crudup. We love you guys.”
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In the pic, Watts could be seen in her wedding dress, an Oscar de la Renta Sweetheart Water Lilly Guipure, featuring floral straps and a sleeveless look.
Read More: Naomi Watts And Billy Crudup Spark Wedding Rumours With Matching Rings
The wedding was also attended by actor Josh Hamilton, who was also celebrating his birthday,...
Last week, the couple tied the knot in a ceremony at a courthouse in New York, but they still found time to get into the party spirit.
Read More: Naomi Watts Confirms Marriage To Billy Crudup: ‘Hitched!’
The wedding was witnessed by “Spotlight” star Mark Ruffalo, along with his wife, Sunrise Coigney.
Ruffalo shared a photo of Watts and Crudup sharing a kiss, writing, “Congratulations on the nuptials @NaomiWatts and Billy Crudup. We love you guys.”
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Mark Ruffalo (@markruffalo)
In the pic, Watts could be seen in her wedding dress, an Oscar de la Renta Sweetheart Water Lilly Guipure, featuring floral straps and a sleeveless look.
Read More: Naomi Watts And Billy Crudup Spark Wedding Rumours With Matching Rings
The wedding was also attended by actor Josh Hamilton, who was also celebrating his birthday,...
- 6/12/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Billy Crudup and Naomi Watts are married! Watts on Saturday shared a wedding day photo and simply captioned it, “Hitched!”
Watts’ photo shows the happy couple on the steps of what appears to be a courthouse. Crudup’s smiling with his arm wrapped around the new Mrs., and Watts is happily looking right at her new hubby. The couple’s famous friends were quick to drop congratulatory comments, with Andy Cohen writing, “I feel partially responsible for this.”
Michelle Pfeiffer wrote, “Oh wow!!! Congratulations!!! So happy for you both,” while Gwyneth Paltrow added, “Yipeeeeeee!!!! Sending so much love!!”
Meanwhile, Jennifer Coolidge commented, “Hooray!!! Just woke up to this !!!!! Congrats!!! You two couldn’t look happier !!!Xo.”
Several other stars congratulated the couple on their nuptials including Miranda Kerr, Shailene Woodley, Justin Theroux, Julianne Moore, Chloë Sevigny, Sarah Silverman and more.
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Watts’ photo shows the happy couple on the steps of what appears to be a courthouse. Crudup’s smiling with his arm wrapped around the new Mrs., and Watts is happily looking right at her new hubby. The couple’s famous friends were quick to drop congratulatory comments, with Andy Cohen writing, “I feel partially responsible for this.”
Michelle Pfeiffer wrote, “Oh wow!!! Congratulations!!! So happy for you both,” while Gwyneth Paltrow added, “Yipeeeeeee!!!! Sending so much love!!”
Meanwhile, Jennifer Coolidge commented, “Hooray!!! Just woke up to this !!!!! Congrats!!! You two couldn’t look happier !!!Xo.”
Several other stars congratulated the couple on their nuptials including Miranda Kerr, Shailene Woodley, Justin Theroux, Julianne Moore, Chloë Sevigny, Sarah Silverman and more.
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- 6/10/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
The New Group celebrated Opening Night of Lily Thorne's Peace for Mary Frances last night, with Heather Burns, Johanna Day, Natalie Gold, Mia Katigbak, Paul Lazar, Brian Miskell, Melle Powers, Lois Smith and J. Smith-Cameron, in a world premiere production directed by Lila Neugebauer. A limited Off-Broadway engagement is slated through June 17 at The Pershing Square Signature Center The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre, 480 West 42nd Street.
- 5/24/2018
- by Jennifer Broski
- BroadwayWorld.com
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