‘Demimonde’ Axed By HBO Due To Exorbitant Budget

HBO was recently acquired by Warner Bros. Discovery.

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It’s reported that CEO David Zaslav has to trim the fat from the premium cable network.

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As a result, it looks like J.J. Abrams will have to find a new home for “Demimonde.”

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The project was reported to have a budget of over $200 million dollars.

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For comparison, even the “Game of Thrones” prequel “House of the Dragon” had a budget under $200M.

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The series was supposed to star “Watchmen” actress Danielle Deadwyleras Olive Reed.

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It looks like “Demimonde” may find a new home with Apple, or perhaps Netflix.

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Apple had reportedly tried, and failed, to secure a deal with Abrams in the past.

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The exclusive deal is estimated to have been worth around $500 million dollars.

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