HBO to develop series based on 'The Kids Are All Right'
Oscar-nominated film starred Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo
'The Kids Are All Right'
Credit: Focus Features
2010's Oscar-nominated dramedy "The Kids Are All Right" is set to live again. An hour-long series based on the film is being developed at HBO.
The movie stars Annette Bening and Julianne Moore as a lesbian couple whose teen children (Josh Hutcherson and Mia Wasikowska) start a friendly relationship with their hitherto-unknown biological father/sperm donor (Mark Ruffalo). Problems ensue.
According to Deadline.com, the series would continue to explore the intertwining lives of the five lead characters, although it's doubtful if any of the actors would reprise their roles.
The film's co-writer and director, Lisa Cholodenko ("High Art," "Laurel Canyon"), is set to write the pilot script and exec produce with the film’s producers, Jeffrey Levy-Hinte, Gary Gilbert and Celine Rattray.
"Kids" earned four Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Original Screenplay. Bening and Ruffalo received nominations in their respective acting categories.
Who would you want to see in the HBO version?
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October 13, 2011 at 5:57PM EST Reply to CommentWorst idea ever? Probably, but it couldn't be worse than the movie
Jonnybon It's a damn great movie, and a series could be good if done right...
October 13, 2011 at 8:25PM EST
October 13, 2011 at 8:50PM ESTNicole Can it be assumed that if the film focused on a heterosexual couple you might've found it worth your time? It's entirely too difficult to imagine a family setting that differs from your own isn't? I hope your ignorance really is bliss because it's rather annoying to me.
October 14, 2011 at 4:51PM ESTTom3345
October 13, 2011 at 8:56PM EST Reply to CommentI'm interested in this. After seeing the movie I said it felt like a first season of a TV show compressed in two hours.
I'm not sure if it will be any good without the original cast, but I'll still check it out.