29 July, 2017
The rumors are true: A third season of "True Detective" is happening, and it will star Oscar victor Mahershala Ali. Hiring Ali is a good start to redeeming the once-acclaimed franchise.
That said, HBO president of programming Casey Bloys said at the TCA press tour, "I have read five scripts for a third season.
Progress on a potential third season - it's been two years since it was last on screens - seemed hopeful earlier this year, after it was reported creator Nic Pizzolatto had "penned the first two episodes".
Now, it has finally been confirmed, and True Detective Season Three is already shaping up pretty nicely. The sophomore effort, featuring Colin Farrell, Vince Vaughn, Rachel McAdams and Taylor Kitsch, failed to generate anywhere near the same type of buzz as its predecessor.
Critics derided the ridiculous dialogue ("Never do anything out of hunger-not even eating") and argued the plot was severely overwrought. Those of you who have been following Ali know he has a unique ability to bring a sense of mystery and vulnerability to a character, two traits that are perfectly suited for a show like True Detective. "I set him up".
The show's first season was a critical success. "We have a deal with Mahershala Ali to play lead".
After winning the Oscar, the actor toldDeadline, "All due respect to House of Cards". Since then, he's been thrust into the Hollywood A-list, winning the Academy Award for best supporting actor for his role in Moonlight, which itself won the Oscar for best picture.
Your favorite actor's favorite actor just landed a new role in a widely-talked-about HBO series.
