I do not look forward to much on television. If it is not “Game of Thrones” or “Louie”, I really do not watch it. However, one project I am eagerly awaiting to see is “Codes of Conduct” an HBO pilot in the works from director Steve McQueen. The show has its lead with newcomer Devon Terrell, but it has added a trio of terrific performers to support the fresh face.
Those three actors are Paul Dano, Rebecca Hall, and Helena Bonham Carter. Dano I is much more hit and miss for me, but the two women give stellar performances every time out. Even if the movie is terrible, they will be able to salvage something out of it. Dano needs a good script and director to help him out, which he had with McQueen previously on 12 Years a Slave.
I do not know much about the show aside from Terrell playing a young black man entering New York’s high society. I do not know in what way or why, but that is an interesting setup to a television series. McQueen has yet to show me he is capable of make something bad or not interesting, so I have a lot of faith in this show turning out very well. Throw in those actors. Even more faith.
