TV: Deadwood Movie Announced (HBO)

[William H Bonney]

I know there used to be a Deadwood thread, but it's not showing up in search. Alas...

HBO is officially moving forward with the “Deadwood” movie. The announcement was made by HBO programming president Casey Bloys at the TCA summer press tour on Wednesday.

“All of these people worked hard to get this together,” Bloys said. “It’s been a logistics nightmare getting all the cast members’ schedules together, but we are there. It is greenlit.”

I know Deadwood fans won't believe it until it happens given all the false hope we've had over the years, but welcome news nonetheless. A damn shame that Powers Boothe (Tolliver) and Ralph Richeson (Richardson) aren't around anymore to continue their roles.

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[bigdirty]

 

[Jumptheshark]

I think I created the last 3 deadwood threads when they made this announcement previously

will believe it when I see it

 

[MadDevil]

I obviously want to see more Deadwood, but it's been what, almost 15 years since the show was on? I just hope it doesn't end up being a big letdown.

I say this as I'm halfway through another re-watch of Justified, where Olyphant is basically playing a modern version of Seth Bullock.

 

[William H Bonney]

I think I created the last 3 deadwood threads when they made this announcement previously

will believe it when I see it

This is a far different announcement than anything in the past. I understand the hesitation, as I, too, will believe it when I see it, but this is closest it's ever been.

 

[Chairman Maouth]

Just saw this on Facebook. Fantastic news. One of my top three series of all time - up there with The Sopranos and The West Wing.

What a treat the early to mid 2Ks were with The Sopranos, Deadwood and The West Wing all airing during the same years.

A damn shame that Powers Boothe (Tolliver) and Ralph Richeson (Richardson) aren't around anymore to continue their roles.

Yes, but so many great actors/characters are still alive. I can't wait to see Swearangen, Bullock, Whitney, Joanie, Doc, E. B. Farnum, Calamity Jane, etc.

 

[bigdirty]

Yes, but so many great actors/characters are still alive. I can't wait to see Swearangen, Bullock, Whitney, Joanie, Doc, E. B. Farnum, Calamity Jane, etc.

It's been a while since I've watched it, but wasn't it pretty strongly implied that he was dying during season 3? I mean, they could always just say he got better and have him back, but I got the feeling that he wouldn't have lasted much longer if the show hadn't been cancelled.

Also, I'd love to see Wu return, and still not be able to speak any English.

 

[Chairman Maouth]

It's been a while since I've watched it, but wasn't it pretty strongly implied that he was dying during season 3? I mean, they could always just say he got better and have him back, but I got the feeling that he wouldn't have lasted much longer if the show hadn't been cancelled.

Also, I'd love to see Wu return, and still not be able to speak any English.

You're right. From Wiki:

In Season 3, he shows symptoms of tuberculosis. Al, however, spurs him on not to just lie down and die, remarking "I ain't learning a new Doc's 'quirks.'"

But as you say, maybe he recovers.

And lol yeah. Wu was awesome.

 

[Gee Wally]

One of my all time favorite series.


Deadwood movie starts production at HBO: Here's who's back

It’s true. This isn’t a mirage in the Dakota Territory hills. HBO has started filming the Deadwood movie — the long-awaited closing chapter to the 2004 acclaimed drama.

HBO says production on the new film is underway led by original series stars Timothy Olyphant as Seth Bullock and Ian McShane as Al Swearengen, with series creator David Milch back as showrunner. (Fun fact: The main Deadwood sets are the same Wild West-themed studio sets used for HBO’s Westworld).

Here’s the first-ever description: “The indelible characters of the series are reunited after ten years to celebrate South Dakota’s statehood. Former rivalries are reignited, alliances are tested and old wounds are reopened, as all are left to navigate the inevitable changes that modernity and time have wrought.”

Here’s the confirmed list of returning cast members and, as you can see, it’s the entire core group: Molly Parker (Alma Ellsworth), Paula Malcomson (Trixie), John Hawkes (Sol Star), Anna Gunn (Martha Bullock), Dayton Callie (Charlie Utter), Brad Dourif (Doc Cochran), Robin Weigert (“Calamity” Jane Canary), William Sanderson (E.B. Farnum), Kim Dickens (Joanie Stubbs) and Gerald McRaney (George Hearst). The film will also feature new cast member, Jade Pettyjohn (playing Caroline).

 

[Deen]

High hopes for this one, please be good

 

[LeafalCrusader]

Mr Wu going to be in it?

 

[KallioWeHardlyKnewYe]

I still can't believe this is happening.

 

[montreal]

can't wait!

 

[GJB]

awesome, looking forward to it. One of my favorite series all time.

 

[Jussi]

I think I created the last 3 deadwood threads

In addition to the last 20 Doctor Who threads. In the last 4 years.

 

[RobBrown4PM]

Now if only they'd make an HBO Rome movie.

Glad to see this happening though

 

[William H Bonney]

 

[bigdirty]

Sol did not age well.

Can't wait for this. And I hope Wu still doesn't speak English. I really want to see him drawing another of his pictures for Swearengen.

 

[DaaaaB's]

I think I created the last 3 deadwood threads when they made this announcement previously

will believe it when I see it

I didn't even know a movie was being discussed until a few minutes ago. Nice surprise for me. It's been such a long break, I really hope they don't screw it up. Preview looks pretty good.

 

[Bocephus86]

Stupid question: May 31st premier, does that mean it'll be released/available on HBO on that date or are they releasing into theaters?

 

[William H Bonney]

Stupid question: May 31st premier, does that mean it'll be released/available on HBO on that date or are they releasing into theaters?

HBO

 

[Jussi]

 

[The Macho King]

Hnnnngh.

 

[ManwithNoIdentity]

 

[Deen]

You can really tell how old the cast has gotten.