Straight from an HBO press release comes information regarding the latest project from Brad Ingelsby. He is the executive producer behind MARE OF EASTTOWN which garnered much acclaim for both him, his company and Kate Winslet. The work, at this premature juncture, is branded as TASK FORCE PROJECT.
The official wording states –
HBO has given a series order to the limited series UNTITLED BRAD INGELSBY TASK FORCE PROJECT (w/t). The limited series will be written and executive produced by Brad Ingelsby (HBO’s “Mare of Easttown”). Jeremiah Zagar (“We the Animals”) will serve as director/executive producer. Mark Ruffalo (HBO’s “I Know This Much Is True”) will star and serve as executive producer.
This is the first reteaming of Ingelsby and wiip and HBO since “Mare of Easttown,” the Emmy-winning HBO limited series which garnered critical acclaim and won accolades from AFI, PGA and the Critics’ Choice Awards.
Casting decisions were made prior to the WGA strike, and no further development has occurred since the strike began. The series has not yet been slated for production.
HBO is jumping on the gun about this one, we suspect, just because viewers should be eager for what Ingelsby creates next coming of his last contribution to HBO’s quality programming. So just what is this Task Force show, you ask? Again, it is way too early to say much about it but we do know that –
Based on an original idea, the series follows a task force of law enforcement officers and the criminals they are trying to apprehend.
Yes, we know there are plenty of law procedural shows on the networks and across cable but we are talking HBO here people. Think of those NCIS, LAW & ORDER, FBI shows, etc. with Ingelsby and HBO quality behind them and, quite frankly, the acting chops of Mark Ruffalo and we could have something very, very good.
Francesca Orsi, EVP Programming, Head of HBO Drama Series and Films is quoted as saying –
“We are absolutely thrilled to once again join forces with Brad Ingelsby, the brilliant auteur behind ‘Mare of Easttown.’ Brad’s boundless creativity and unrivaled ability to captivate audiences is nothing short of inspiring, and we cannot be more excited to embark on another journey together. When the opportunity arose to partner with Mark on another series, we all jumped at the chance to witness him once again breathe great humanity into a new role. We are also honored to collaborate with Jeremiah, an unparalleled director whose deep understanding of visual storytelling will only elevate this project to new heights. The convergence of these talents is so exciting, and we cannot wait to share this story with the world.”
We’re just going to have to wait a while before it gets before our eyes. We’ll keep you posted.
