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HBO exc discusses future for The Night Of, Westworld

HBO is hoping for more of two of its critical hits.

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Casey Bloys, HBO’s president of programming, was recently asked some questions about two profile HBO shows.

Here’s what he shared:

Do you want another season of “The Night Of”?
Yes, absolutely. The only issue with doing another season is for them to come up with an idea that excites them. Steve [Zaillian] and Richard [Price] are talking and sharing ideas. I think it’ll be a longer process, probably. Both of them take their time and will only do something they’re really passionate and excited about. They’re not going to do another season just to do another season.

Would another season be just one case again?
I don’t know. My guess is, it would be [one case in a season]. I think they’re talking about a lot of different variations, so at this point, all I know is that they’re talking about it. They haven’t come to us with anything. They’re just trying to get themselves excited about a take.

Would it be with John Turturro again?
That would be my hope. I think that’s what they’re thinking. But all of it is speculation at this point.

You haven’t renewed “Westworld” yet. What’s going on there?

I want to get a very complete picture of the ratings, which seem to be doing very well, so we’re happy with that. [The executive producers are] going to talk to us about what they envision a second season being. But right now I would say it’s looking really good. We’re very pleased with how it’s doing.

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2 Responses

  1. Considering the production problems the first season had had and the huge financial cost of the show I am not surprised that HBO is cautious. Moreover, there is a new management at HBO. They obviously don’t want to repeat the fiasco that was ”Vinyl” and they probably want some kind of insurances about the budget from the producers.
    Having said that I am absolutely confident that there will be a second season of Westword. The show is doing quite well in linear ratings — no-one can honestly expect Game of Thrones ratings for this show (yet).

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