Kevin Bacon to Star in Hulu's 'Southern Bastards' Pilot
Why it matters: Hulu adds a high-profile drama pilot to its slate, potentially bringing a popular graphic novel to a wider audience.
- Kevin Bacon will lead the Hulu drama pilot 'Southern Bastards,' playing Earl, an army veteran in search of his estranged daughter in Craw County, Alabama (Deadline, Variety).
- Reinaldo Marcus Green, known for 'King Richard' and 'Bob Marley: One Love,' is directing and executive producing the pilot (Deadline).
- The series is based on the award-winning graphic novel by Jason Aaron & Jason Latour, who also serve as executive producers (Deadline).
- Bill Dubuque of 'Ozark' penned the teleplay, with Matt Olmstead serving as showrunner (Deadline).
Kevin Bacon is set to star in Hulu's drama pilot 'Southern Bastards,' based on the acclaimed graphic novel series, where he will portray Earl, a blue-collar army veteran seeking to reconnect with his daughter in a crime-ridden Alabama town. Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, the series follows a tenacious military vet who uncovers a murderous organized crime network run by a high school football coach.
