Dope (TV series)

Dope is an upcoming HBO television series based on the Sara Gran novel of the same name. It is being produced through Warner Bros. Television by Todd Haynes, John Wells and Christine Vachon, who previously worked together on the miniseries Mildred Pierce for the network.[1][2] Set in the 1950s, it is about a former drug addict and prostitute named Josephine Flannigan who becomes a private investigator,[3][4] and is hired by a wealthy couple to help find their heroin-addicted daughter. Julianne Moore is in talks to star in the series; she previously partnered with Haynes on the films Safe (1995) and Far From Heaven (2002).[1][4]

References

  1. ^ a b Kenneally, Tim (August 15, 2011). "Julianne Moore in talks to star in HBO's 'Dope'". Reuters. Archived from the original on August 29, 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/61JZ7QF1r. Retrieved August 29, 2011. 
  2. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (August 15, 2011). "Julianne Moore Eyes HBO Period Drama 'Dope'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on August 29, 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/61JZQR2lB. Retrieved August 29, 2011. 
  3. ^ "Julianne Moore may reunite with director Todd Haynes for HBO series 'Dope'". HitFix. August 15, 2011. Archived from the original on August 29, 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/61JZDHOlk. Retrieved August 29, 2011. 
  4. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (August 15, 2011). "HBO Reunites ‘Mildred Pierce’ Team For Drama Project That May Star Julianne Moore". Deadline.com. Archived from the original on August 29, 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/61JZcxkVG. Retrieved August 29, 2011.