Elisabeth Moss Is Set to Star a Neo-Noir Anthology Series for Hulu Titled BLACK MATCH
Elisabeth Moss has set up a new production company called Love & Squalor Pictures, and she’s signed a first-look deal with Hulu. The first project being developed through her production company for the streaming service is an anthology series titled Black Match.
Moss will star in the series, which is described as a “psychosexual neo-noir thriller.” The story is set in modern-day Los Angeles and comes from an original script written by Ian McCulloch. Mike Barker is attached to direct the pilot. There are no other details to share on the series.
When talking about the forming of her new production company, which is being headed by her former agent Lindsey McManus, Moss said:
“I am so excited to have formed this company and established this partnership with Lindsey to find material ourselves and have real ownership as producers. We want to develop strong, unique stories for the big and small screen that we feel are inclusive and represent the world that we all see around us. We are very proud of the slate that we are building, comprised of projects that run the gamut from broad, commercial fare to darker, more challenging works. Craig Erwich and Hulu have been amazing partners on The Handmaid’s Tale these past 3 seasons and I am thrilled to be starting a creative partnership with Bert Salke and everyone at Fox 21.”
Hulu SVP of originals Craig Erwich added:
“Elisabeth is a relentless creative force in the world of television and film, both in front of, and behind the camera. She has been an integral part of Hulu’s success, from her Emmy-award winning performance on The Handmaid’s Tale to her singular vision for the show as an executive produce. We are honored to be the streaming home of the amazing stories she and her production company will create and cannot wait to see Love & Squalor Pictures bring Black Match to life for our viewers.”
Bert Salke, president of Fox 21 TV Studios, also went on to say:
“Lizzie Moss, in our opinion, had been a huge part of two of the greatest series of all time — ‘Mad Men’ and ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ (‘Top of the Lake’ wasn’t too shabby either). That’s not a coincidence. She brings an intelligence and an emotional vulnerability that is exceedingly rare not just among her contemporaries but among the strongest actors in the history of the medium. That same powerful intelligence and great taste is also evident in Lizzie’s work as a producer, and we feel lucky and excited to be working with her and Lindsey as they embark on their company’s journey.”
On top of Black Match, Moss and her production company are developing a project called Candy, as well as another series titled Imperfect Women, which is based on the upcoming book by Araminta Hall, and two films based on the novels Smacked by Eilene Zimmerman and Idaho by Emily Ruskovich.
Moss is a super talented actress, and she always manages to give a great performance in whatever project she is a part of.
Source: Variety