EXCLUSIVE: HBO is creating Blackout Room, a high-concept thriller thriller drama govt produced by The Final of Us co-creator, govt producer and showrunner Craig Mazin.
Written and govt produced by 9 Lives filmmaker Edson Oda, who can also be set to direct, Blackout Room takes place In a close to future the place each single second of everybody’s life is streamed 24/7 to the remainder of the world. One girl turns into the item of worldwide obsession when her son in some way disappears with no hint.
Additionally govt producing are Jacqueline Lesko and Cecil O’Connor of Mazin’s Phrase Video games.
As he continues to shepherd acclaimed post-apocalyptic drama The Final of Us — now as the only real showrunner following the latest departure of co-creator/govt producer Neil Druckmann — Mazin additionally has been constructing a growth slate beneath his HBO general deal.
Along with Blackout Room, Mazin, together with Lesko and O’Connor, govt produces one other collection challenge from a filmmaker, Celine Track’s Injury, which is within the works at HBO. It’s set on the planet of aggressive E-Sports activities.
Oda is thought for writing and directing 9 Days in his function debut. It premiered on the 2020 Sundance Movie Pageant, with Oda successful the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award. 9 Days, starring Winston Duke, additionally was nominated for Greatest First function on the 2021 Unbiased Spirit Awards, with Benedict Wong nominated for Greatest Supporting Male.
The Final of Us, whose latest second season landed 16 Emmy nominations, together with Excellent Drama Collection, has been renewed for a 3rd season.
