There are quite a few new Euphoria over the course of the year, not to mention the debut of The New Pope - a continuation of The Young Pope storyline. But it's the new TV shows that will further reinforce HBO as a popular destination for must-watch television.
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Fortunately, HBO has plenty of quality content scheduled for 2020. And subscribers won't have to wait around until spring or summer for new series premieres. Here's every new show that's scheduled to premiere on HBO in 2020.
The Outsider (January 12)
The Outsider is based on Stephen King’s 2018 novel of the same name. After the grizzly murder of a young boy, local cops and investigators discover there’s a supernatural element in play, thus changing not only standard operating procedures, but also their life perspectives. In The Outsider, Ben Mendelsohn stars as police officer Ralph Anderson. The ing cast includes Cynthia Erivo, Jason Bateman, Bill Camp, Mare Winningham, Paddy Considine, Julianne Nicholson, Yul Vasquez, Jeremy Cobb, and Marc Menchaca.
Avenue 5 (January 19)
Created by Armando Iannucci, Veep, and most recently directed the feature films The Death of Stalin and The Personal History of David Copperfield. Avenue 5 stars Hugh Laurie, Josh Gad, Zach Woods, Himish Patel, Rebecca Front, Suzy Nakamura, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Lenora Crichlow, and Ethan Phillips.
McMillions (February 3)
A docies, McMillions looks at a scam involving McDonald’s Monopoly contests between 1995 and 2000. When the Head of Security for a marketing campaign noticed a procedural flaw, he was able to manipulate the system and subsequently defraud McDonald’s with the help of the Columbo crime family. A movie is being developed, with Ben Affleck set to direct and Matt Damon to star.
The Plot Against America (March 16)
Based on Philip Roth’s 2004 novel of the same name, The Plot Against America tells the story of a New Jersey Jewish family who watch from afar as the xenophobic Charles Lindbergh rises to fame. The series was developed for HBO by long-time collaborators David Simon and Ed Burns (The Wire). The Plot Against America stars Winona Ryder, Zoe Kazan, Morgan Spector, John Turturro, Anthony Boyle, and Marriage Story breakout star Azhy Robertson.
Betty (Premiere Date TBA)
Based on Crystal Moselle’s 2018 feature film Skate Kitchen, Betty features an all-female main cast and focuses on a group of skateboarders in New York City. The story reportedly chronicles gender roles within street subculture, and will be directed by Moselle. Betty features the original Skate Kitchen cast, including Rachelle Vinberg, Nina Moran, Moonbear, and Dede Lovelace.
I Know This Much Is True (Premiere Date TBA)
Written and directed by Derek Cian, I Know This Much Is True is another HBO novel adaptation, based on Wally Lamb’s 1998 work of the same name. Mark Ruffalo stars, in dual roles, as Dominick and Thomas Birdsey - identical twin brothers with uniquely different life perspectives. I Know This Much Is True co-stars Melissa Leo, Rosie O’Donnell, Archie Panjabi, Imogen Poots, Juliette Lewis, Kathryn Hahn, Aisling Franciosi, Simone Coppo, and Marcello Fonte.
Industry (Premiere Date TBA)
Industry is an HBO drama series about post-graduates who enter the international finance industry. Lena Dunham, the creator and star of HBO’s Girls, will co-executive produce and direct the pilot episode. The storyline reportedly explores the personal and professional relationships of twenty-somethings trying to earn a coveted job at a London investment bank. Industry was written by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay - the co-writers and directors of the 2014 dramedy Gregor. Industry stars Conor MacNeill, Marisa Abela, and Priyanga Burford.
January 22nd (Premiere Date TBA)
A drama series from Michaela Cole, January 22nd takes a “fearless, frank and provocative” approach. Cole stars as Arabella Essiedu, a London woman who is drugged and tries to piece together broken memories. The series will reportedly have 12 episodes at approximately 30 minutes in duration. January 22nd also stars Weruche Opia, Paapa Essiedu, Aml Ameen, Adam James, Sarah Niles, and Ann Akin.
Lovecraft Country (Premiere Date TBA)
Executive produced by Jordan Peele (Monkeypaw Productions) and J.J. Abrams (Bad Robot Productions), Lovecraft Country is based on Matt Ruff’s 2016 dark fantasy novel of the same name. The story follows Atticus Black, a man who road trips across the United States in search of his father, all the while confronting horrific monsters. In Lovecraft Country, Jonathan Majors stars as Atticus Black. The ing cast includes Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Wunmi Mosaku, Aunjanue Ellis, Abbey Lee Kershaw, and HBO regular Michael K. Williams.
Perry Mason (Premiere Date TBA)
Set in 1932 Los Angeles, Matthew Rhys stars as Perry Mason, the iconic character from Erle Stanley Gardner’s novel series. HBO’s adaptation is executive produced by Robert Downey Jr., and will be directed by long-time HBO director Tim Van Patten. Perry Mason co-stars Tatiana Maslandy, John Lithgow, Chris Chalk, Shea Whigham, and Juliet Rylance. The series also features a recurring cast led by Nate Corddry, Lili Taylor, and Andrew Howard.