Julio Torres To Write & Star In Comedy Series ‘Little Films’ As Part of First-Look Deal With HBO & HBO Max
deadline.comFormer Saturday Night Live writer Julio Torres, co-creator and star of HBO’s Los Espookys, has signed a first-look deal with HBO and HBO Max.
Under the two-year pact, he has two half-hour comedies in the works: Little Films (working title), written, executive produced and headlined by Torres, which has received a series order by HBO; and Lucky, co-written and executive produced by Torres, which is in development at HBO.The deal expands on Torres’ existing relationship with HBO stemming from the Spanish-language comedy Los Espookys, which also streams on HBO Max.
The series, which has been renewed for a second season, was created by and stars Torres, Fred Armisen and Ana Fabrega who also.In Little Film, Torres tells the tale of when he lost a golden oyster.
The people he encounters as he searches for it and the musings he has along the way become points of departure for little films, as Julio navigates weaving in and out of these introspective, often eerie comedic stories.David McCary will direct the series and executive produce alongside Emma Stone for her Fruit Tree banner.
Read more on deadline.com