Robert Downey Jr. to star in “True Detective” creator’s HBO dramaAugust 16, 2016 - 11:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Robert Downey Jr. may be heading back to the small screen. The "Sherlock Holmes" actor is teaming up with "True Detective" creator Nic Pizzolatto for a drama at HBO, with Downey Jr. set to star and Pizzolatto penning the script, AceShowbiz said. Plot details are scarce as HBO and reps for both Downey Jr. and Pizzolatto turned down request to comment on the news. According to Variety, the project is based on Downey Jr.'s long-gestating "Perry Mason" reboot, which was initially developed as a feature film at Warner Bros. Sources say the project is eyed as an ongoing series, with new seasons' timing contingent on Downey Jr.'s availability. Pizzolatto, Downey Jr., and his producing partner and wife Susan Downey of Team Downey will serve as executive producers. Should the project move forward, it will mark the "Iron Man" star's return to the small screen following his starring role on "Ally McBeal". He has since become one of the biggest movie stars, with his recent credits including "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows", "Iron Man 3", "Avengers: Age of Ultron" and "Captain America: Civil War". Top stories Ara Aivazian said Azerbaijan continues the traditions of Turkey after seizing territories and forced Armenians out. The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. Partner news | Armenian delegation participating in NATO PA session The delegation is headed by Andranik Kocharyan, the chairman of the standing committee on defense and security matters. Schengen visa cost won’t change for Armenia – diplomat The increase in the cost of a Schengen visa will not apply to citizens of Armenia, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said. Yeremyan Projects opens state-of-the-art dairy production plant Yeremyan Projects officially launched the Yeremyan Products state-of-the-art milk processing plant in Yerevan on May 24. Azerbaijan's defense spending set to increase by 11% Azerbaijan's spending on defense and national security will increase by 11%, according to a fresh bill. |