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Scorsese Attracted To 'Thoughtful' HBO

B&C, Sunday, August 8, 2010 10:59 PM

Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese said he's been attracted to cable, specifically HBO, to make a foray into television because the medium is making long-form, narrative television that is "thoughtful, intelligent and brilliantly put together." Scorsese is executive-producing "Boardwalk Empire," a drama series focusing on Prohibition era gangsters in Atlantic City.

Scorsese called Prohibition a "noble experiment," noting that during the time frame of his movie "Gangs of New York," alcohol helped nearly decimate American society. "Boardwalk Empire" is based on a novel of the same name, which is being adapted by "The Sopranos" scribe, Terence Winter. The creators said the drama is "90% factual," noting, however, the lead character, Nucky Johnson, is fictionalized.

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