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  "id": 8300194,
  "title": "Javier Bardem-Led Drama ‘The Spread’ Lands Series Order at HBO After Bidding War",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/javier-bardem-led-drama-the-spread-lands-series-order-at-hbo-after-8300194",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T19:33:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/tv/the-spread-javier-bardem-hbo-drama-series-order/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "HBO has secured the rights to a new drama series, \"The Spread,\" led by Academy Award winner Javier Bardem. Produced by the actor and written by Bill Dubuque and Sean Sansiveri, the show is set in Miami, also known as Wall Street South. The ensemble cast includes Bardem, Dubuque, and Sansiveri, along with directors Matthew Vaughn, and producers Brad Weston and Ian Stratford from Topic Studios. The logline suggests that a visionary billionaire gathers brilliant, ambitious, and dangerous individuals to dominate the American market. The bidding war for the series attracted major players like Netflix, Prime Video, Paramount+, and Apple TV. HBO's Francesca Orsi expressed excitement about the project, praising its exploration of Miami's lavish lifestyle and the intricacies of power and ambition.",
  "summary": "The shows takes place in Miami as it transforms into a paradise of power dubbed Wall Street South The post Javier Bardem-Led Drama ‘The Spread’ Lands Series Order at HBO After Bidding War appeared first on TheWrap .",
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        "title": "Javier Bardem-Led Drama ‘The Spread’ Lands Series Order at HBO After Bidding War",
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