HBO Renews The Deuce For A Second Season
​HBO has renewed drama series "The Deuce" for a second season. Created by David Simon and George Pelacanos, "The Deuce" premiered Sept. 10 on the premium service. Starring James Franco and Maggie Gyllenhaal, the series tells the story of the rise of the porn industry in New York in the 1970s.
"We are thrilled to continue our creative collaboration with master storytellers David Simon and George Pelecanos," said HBO programming president Casey Bloys. "Their unique gift for immersing the audience in their dark and edgy worlds brings a brilliant verisimilitude unlike any other. With the remarkably talented Maggie Gyllenhaal and James Franco leading an exceptional cast, we look forward to delving deeper as this captivating story evolves."