Javier Bardem to Star in HBO Drama 'The Spread'
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- HBO has ordered a new drama series, The Spread, set in Miami and centered around big money, created by Bill Dubuque and Sean Sansiveri, with Javier Bardem starring as a billionaire aiming to shift economic power to Miami.
- The series will explore themes of power and ambition against the glamorous backdrop of Miami, with Matthew Vaughn directing and serving as an executive producer alongside the creators and other industry partners.
- Francesca Orsi, HBO’s executive VP and head of drama, expressed excitement about bringing a scripted series to Florida, highlighting the show's fearless and visionary storytelling.
- The Spread is produced by Fifth Season TV Studio, Makeready, and Topic Studios, with Noah Greenshner praising the creative team’s ability to capture the energy of Miami’s vibrant world.
- Javier Bardem, recently Emmy-nominated for Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, will also appear in upcoming films Dune: Part Three and Bunker, both releasing in December.
