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Bill Hader and Zelman Explore Haunting Jonestown Tragedy

4/23/2025

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Bill Hader and Daniel Zelman are teaming up to create a gripping HBO series that delves into the haunting Jonestown tragedy, where over 900 lives were lost in 1978. Hader, celebrated for his role in "Barry," will co-write and co-showrun, with the possibility of starring in this chilling exploration of a dark chapter in history.

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Story summary

Bill Hader and Daniel Zelman are teaming up to create a gripping HBO series that delves into the haunting Jonestown tragedy, where over 900 lives were lost in 1978. Hader, celebrated for his role in "Barry," will co-write and co-showrun, with the possibility of starring in this chilling exploration of a dark chapter in history.