HBO Lands ‘The Spread’ Starring Javier Bardem With Series Order After Big Bidding War; Miami Drama Comes From Bill Dubuque & Fifth Season

HBO has issued a straight-to-series order for The Spread following a competitive bidding war among major streamers. The Miami-based drama stars and is executive produced by Oscar winner Javier Bardem. Developed by Bill Dubuque and Sean Sansiveri, the series explores the intersection of industry titans and elite power in a region described as Wall Street South. The project is produced in collaboration with Fifth Season, marking a significant addition to the network's upcoming programming slate.