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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Oct 24, 2014 17:37:21 GMT -6
variety.com/2014/tv/news/damian-lewis-paul-giamatti-to-star-in-showtimes-billions-1201338548/Damian Lewis, Paul Giamatti to Star in Showtime’s ‘Billions’ Showtime has tapped Damian Lewis and Paul Giamatti to star in the drama pilot “Billions,” set in the world of high finance. Neil Burger (“Divergent”) will direct the pilot, set to begin production early next year in New York. Brian Koppelman, David Levien and New York Times’ columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin wrote the script and are exec producing. “Billions” revolves around the clash between two larger-than-life figures, a U.S. Attorney played by Giamattiand a hedge fund titan played by Lewis. The deal brings Lewis back to Showtime following his three-season run on “Homeland,” for which he won the drama actor Emmy in 2012. Giamatti worked with Burger in the 2006 feature “The Illusionist.” Lewis and Giamatti are repped by UTA. Burger is with CAA.
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Feb 8, 2015 21:48:41 GMT -6
variety.com/2015/tv/news/malin-akerman-showtime-billions-1201422762/Malin Akerman Cast In Showtime’s ‘Billions’ As Damian Lewis’ Wife Malin Akerman has been cast in Showtime’s “Billions” pilot, the cabler announced Tuesday. Akerman (“Trophy Wife”) joins Damian Lewis (“Homeland”) and Paul Giamatti in the drama, set in the world of high finance. She’ll play Lara Axelrod, a former nurse from humble beginnings who’s now married to billionaire Bobby Axelrod (Lewis). Previously announced, Lewis will play the hedge fund titan Axelrod, who clashes with “whip-smart” U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades (Giamatti ). Maggie Siff, Toby Leonard Moore, Condola Rashad and David Costabile round out the cast. “Billions,” currently shooting in New York, is written and exec produced by Brian Koppelman, David Levien and Andrew Ross Sorkin. The pilot is directed by Neil Burger (“The Illusionist,” “Divergent”). Akerman is repped by Sanders Armstrong Caserta and WME.
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Mar 25, 2015 0:23:22 GMT -6
deadline.com/2015/03/billions-series-paul-giamatti-damian-lewis-showtime-pickup-1201397757/‘Billions’ Financial Drama Starring Paul Giamatti & Damian Lewis Gets Showtime Series Order After a short break, Homeland star Damian Lewis is returning to Showtime’s series lineup with a new drama, Billions. The pay cable network has picked up the Billions pilot, toplined by Lewis and Paul Gianatti, to series with a 12-episode order. Described as a complex contemporary drama about power politics in the New York world of high finance, Billions is written and executive produced by screenwriters Brian Koppelman and David Levien (Ocean’s Thirteen), who will serve as showrunners, and financial journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin (Too Big To Fail). Filming is slated to begin later this year in New York for a 2016 premiere. Billions takes an insider look at the world of high finance by tracking the approaching collision between two titanic figures – the hard-charging, politically savvy U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades (Giamatti), and the brilliant, ambitious hedge fund king Bobby “Axe” Axelrod (Lewis). Maggie Siff, Malin Akerman, Toby Leonard Moore, David Costabile and Condola Rashad co-star. The pilot was directed by Neil Burger (The Illusionist), who also serves as an executive producer. The pickup of Billions continues Showtime drama pilots’ strong showing. Since president David Nevins joined the network in 2010, only one drama pilot, The Vatican, has not gone to series. No decision yet on Showtime’s remaining pilot, Cameron Crowe’s Roadies, which was intended as a comedy but is expected to follow an hourlong format, though its odds have been considered pretty good.
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