Oscar Isaac in Talks to Play Kurt Vonnegut in Amazon Series ‘Helltown’

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Oscar Isaac in Talks to Play Kurt Vonnegut in Amazon Series ‘Helltown’
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Oscar Isaac is in discussions to lead “Helltown.” The series is currently in development at Amazon. According to the logline, the hour-long, 8-episode crime thriller follows the life of…

According to the logline, the hour-long, 8-episode crime thriller follows the life of Kurt Vonnegut before he became known to the world as a renowned author. Per Amazon, “In 1969 Kurt was a struggling novelist and car salesman living life with his wife and five children on Cape Cod.

Based on the book of the same name written by Casey Sherman, the series comes from “Severance” co-EP Mohamad El Masri, who will also serve as showrunner and writer. “All Quiet on the Western Front” directorThe news of the director’s attachment comes just after his critically acclaimed film received four Academy Award wins and nine nominations, including a win for best motion picture, international feature film, best production design, best music and best cinematography.

Robert Downey Jr., Susan Downey, will executive produce through their Team Downey banner alongside and Amanda Burrell. Oscar Isaac and Gena Konstantinakos serve as executive producers for Mad Gene. Sherman will also executive produce. Team Downey, Mad Gene, and Amazon Studios are the studios behind the production.

El Masri is repped by UTA/Anonymous Content/Jackoway Austen Tyerman. Isaac is repped by WME, The Lede Company and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman, Smelkinson + Christopher.

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