Hulu’s ‘Durango’ Starring Cooper Hoffman Picked Up To Series
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Key Points:
- Hulu has given a series order to "Durango," starring Cooper Hoffman and Kathryn Newton, following a pilot order seven months ago; the show is created by Eliza Clark, known for "Y: The Last Man."
- The cast also includes Merritt Wever as detective Joni, Mason Gooding as detective Miles, and Abbey Lee as Irina, Mikey’s Russian wife, with Chris Storer from "The Bear" joining as executive producer.
- "Durango" centers on Mikey, a ski bum, and Bunny, a runaway waitress, as they navigate a series of misadventures and romance while evading law enforcement and Mikey’s wife in pursuit of their American dream.
- Produced by 20th Television and Media Res, the series is written and executive produced by Clark alongside a team including Michael Ellenberg, Christina Malach, Chris Storer, Josh Senior, and Tyson Bidner, with Jesse Peretz directing the pilot.
- Hulu has been active in pilot development over the past year, including projects like "Foster Dade," which was passed on, and "Lex," a comedy nearing production.
