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Javier Bardem to Star in HBO Finance Drama The Spread
HBO is making a new drama series called The Spread.
Javier Bardem will play a billionaire in the show.
His character gathers a team of smart but dangerous people.
Together, they work in the world of hedge funds and financial markets.
The story takes place in Miami.
The billionaire wants to turn Miami into a major center of economic power.
The show will look at ambition, money, and influence.
Matthew Vaughn will direct it, and Bill Dubuque and Sean Sansiveri created it.
HBO has not announced when the series will be released.
HBO has ordered The Spread, starring Javier Bardem as a billionaire.
Bardem will reportedly also serve as an executive producer.
The Miami-set drama follows efforts to make the city an economic power center.
The series will explore ambition, wealth, influence, and elite financial markets.
Matthew Vaughn will direct, while Bill Dubuque and Sean Sansiveri created the series; no release date is set.
- Who
- Javier Bardem will star and reportedly serve as an executive producer; Matthew Vaughn will direct, and Bill Dubuque and Sean Sansiveri created the series.
- What
- HBO ordered The Spread, a finance drama about a billionaire and a team operating in elite financial markets.
- Where
- The series is set in Miami, Florida.
- When
- The announcement was made on September 18, a Friday; the release date has not been confirmed.
- Why
- The billionaire character seeks to transform Miami into a new center of economic power while pursuing wealth, ambition, and influence.
Key facts
- Series
- The Spread
- Network
- HBO
- Lead actor
- Javier Bardem
- Bardem’s role
- A billionaire who assembles a team to navigate elite hedge funds and financial markets
- Setting
- Miami, Florida
- Director
- Matthew Vaughn
- Creators
- Bill Dubuque and Sean Sansiveri
- Release date
- Not yet confirmed
Quotes
Francesca Orsi
HBO executive vice president of programming and head of drama series and films
“Having long wanted to set a scripted series in Florida, HBO couldn't be more excited to explore the gilded chaos of Miami and bring it to life with this kaleidoscope of extraordinary, visionary talent who is as fearless as the story itself.”
wionews.com
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