Two of HBO's most anticipated 2024 shows shockingly share a deep narrative connection, proving the enduring power of storytelling in the streaming era.
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Highly anticipated dramas 'The Realm' and 'Into the Abyss' both explore themes of identity, existential crisis and the individual's role in an increasingly chaotic world.
Showrunners Lauren Davis ('The Realm') and Ethan Michaels ('Into the Abyss') were unaware of the thematic overlap until late in development, sparking speculation of a shared creative vision across HBO's premier 2024 offerings.
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Lauren Davis, Ethan Michaels, HBO, The Realm, Into the Abyss
Two of HBO's most anticipated 2024 shows shockingly share a deep narrative connection, proving the enduring power of storytelling in the streaming era.
beat sheet
Highly anticipated dramas 'The Realm' and 'Into the Abyss' both explore themes of identity, existential crisis and the individual's role in an increasingly chaotic world.
Showrunners Lauren Davis ('The Realm') and Ethan Michaels ('Into the Abyss') were unaware of the thematic overlap until late in development, sparking speculation of a shared creative vision across HBO's premier 2024 offerings.
call sheet
Lauren Davis, Ethan Michaels, HBO, The Realm, Into the Abyss