HBO announced a movie based on the network’s critically acclaimed series Deadwood in January 2016, but two years later the movie is still to enter production. That might change in 2018, according to HBO president Casey Bloys.
“Assuming that we could get all the actors back together, I think [the Deadwood revival] is something we would do possibly next fall, fall 2018,” said Bloys during TCA Winter Tour. “I’m waiting for a rewrite, and we have to get the numbers right, but, assuming we can get everybody back together, I’m feeling optimistic about it.”
When asked whether HBO could revive some of its other popular series through movies, Bloys had a definitive no as an answer.
“There are no other discussions about bringing anything back,” he said. “I don’t think there is any reason to dig up Six Feet Under, leave it where it is, it is great. Or The Sopranos. We have so much coming, I’m excited about that and don’t feel the need (for reboots).”
Deadwood aired for three seasons on HBO, between 2004 and 2006, before being canceled by the network. Originally, two TV movies were supposed to be made in order to conclude the story after creator David Milch refused to make a shorter fourth season. The plans for TV movies were eventually abandoned, and there was no news about Deadwood until 2016 when HBO confirmed that Milch is working on a script for Deadwood movie.
Actor Ian McShane, who played the role of Al Swearengen on the show, revealed in April 2017 that Milch finished the script.
“[A] two-hour movie script has been delivered to HBO,” said McShane. “If they don’t deliver [a finished product], blame them.”
He also added that the members of the original cast would all be interested in making a return.
