Overview
- Two industry outlets reported that HBO Max will not move forward with the cop-drama pilot American Blue.
- Warner Bros. Television is actively shopping the completed pilot to other networks and streamers in hopes of finding a distributor.
- The pilot stars Milo Ventimiglia as Brian “Milk” Milkovich and was written by Jeremy Carver with David Ayer directing and executive producing.
- A large ensemble cast was attached, including Kelly Jenrette, Carlito Olivero, Onye Eme-Akwari and Eddie Kaye Thomas, which could make the project attractive to buyers.
- Both American Blue and the paired family drama How To Survive Without Me were developed under HBO Max’s 15+-episode modest-budget model, and the latter is reported to be in strong position for a series pickup which could signal the streamer’s continued commitment to that format.