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HBO Casts Jodie Comer, Damon Lindelof Leads “The Chain”

5/15/2026

Summary

Jodie Comer Cast

HBO has cast actress Jodie Comer as Rachel, the lead of the series “The Chain,” with writer Damon Lindelof serving as showrunner and executive producer for the adaptation ordered in January 2026.
Writer Damon Lindelof co-writes the pilot with writer Carly Wray, the story credited to Damon Lindelof, Carly Wray and writer Breannah Gibson.
Executive producers Michael Ellenberg, Lindsey Springer and co-executive producer Adrian McKinty represent Media Res, co-producing the series with HBO.

Summary

Jodie Comer Stars

The Chain launches Damon Lindelof’s two-year overall deal with HBO as its inaugural series.
HBO markets the series with the tagline “Jaws for parents,” positioning it as a high-tension family thriller.
Shane Salerno, Breannah Gibson, Joe Iberti, Michael Ellenberg and Lindsey Springer are executive producers.
Jodie Comer is represented by Independent Talent Group and WME.
Media Res will co-produce the limited-run drama, extending HBO’s partnership with the independent studio.

History

Historical Context

In 1999 HBO launched David Chase’s series The Sopranos, which won Outstanding Drama Series at the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2007 and established the network’s creator-driven model. Today HBO teams with Media Res on The Chain, starring Jodie Comer and led by Damon Lindelof, extending that strategy of pairing acclaimed creators with independent studios.

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Jodie Comer Cast

HBO has cast actress Jodie Comer as Rachel, the lead of the series “The Chain,” with writer Damon Lindelof serving as showrunner and executive producer for the adaptation ordered in January 2026.
Writer Damon Lindelof co-writes the pilot with writer Carly Wray, the story credited to Damon Lindelof, Carly Wray and writer Breannah Gibson.
Executive producers Michael Ellenberg, Lindsey Springer and co-executive producer Adrian McKinty represent Media Res, co-producing the series with HBO.

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