William Faulkner To Be Adapted For HBO

30 November 2011 1:03 PM, PST | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »

William Faulkner: Coming soon to a TV near you.

According to a press release, writer/director David Milch's production company, Redboard Productions has just completed a multi-year exclusive television deal with HBO, as well as an agreement with Faulkner's literary estate to create both films and television series based on any of Faulkner's 19 novels and 125 short stories, excepting those already contracted. HBO will have the first shot at any project that emerges from the work.

"We are especially pleased to continue our longstanding relationship with one of the industry’s most talented contemporary writers," says Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming, "and we know that whatever David brings to the HBO table will be exciting and innovative."

Milch will work with the executor of the William Faulkner Literary Estate, Lee Caplin, to pick the works, with both acting as executive producers on these potential projects. Milch will serve as the executive writer, »

- The Huffington Post

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