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Kevin Bacon Joins Hulu’s Southern Bastards Adaptation
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Hulu has officially cast Kevin Bacon in the upcoming television pilot Southern Bastards, an adaptation of the acclaimed comic book series by Jason Aaron and Jason Latour. The veteran actor will portray Earl, a humble but tough former soldier who finds himself caught in the middle of a criminal conspiracy in Alabama. The production features a high-profile creative team, including director Reinaldo Marcus Green and writer Bill Dubuque, the creator of the hit series Ozark. This gritty crime thriller blends elements of military drama and southern culture, focusing on a veteran's journey to confront a corrupt empire led by a local football coach. The source highlights that this role marks a significant return to series television for Bacon following the cancellation of his previous project. Production is moving forward with the original comic creators serving as executive producers to ensure the adaptation stays true to its source material.
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