‘Luck’ – Interview:
Luck was supposed to be HBO's ambitious new series that would follow the past hits like The Sopranos and Deadwood, but then tragedy struck on set, and not once, but three times. During the production
Luck was supposed to be HBO's ambitious new series that would follow the past hits like The Sopranos and Deadwood, but then tragedy struck on set, and not once, but three times. During the production
Horse racing is one of the most cinematic sports to portray — it’s fast, emotional, and deeply symbolic. But as Luck revealed, the cost of that spectacle can be devastating.
In 2011, HBO released Luck, a star-studded, critically acclaimed series about the inner workings of a racetrack. With Dustin Hoffman and Nick Nolte headlining and Deadwood creator David Milch at the helm, it had every ingredient for success.
When Luck premiered on HBO in early 2012, it looked like a prestige slam dunk. Created by David Milch (Deadwood), directed by Michael Mann (Heat), and starring Dustin Hoffman in his first major television role, the series