Hulu orders 'Durango' as a series: Cooper Hoffman's first TV role alongside Kathryn Newton

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The Disney streamer Hulu has officially given the green light to the drama 'Durango' as a series, seven months after the pilot order. In the lead roles: Cooper Hoffman and Kathryn Newton as a young couple who, according to the show's logline, are riding an "avalanche of bad decisions."

Who's behind the series?

Eliza Clark serves as showrunner and pilot writer, who most recently worked as showrunner of 'Y: The Last Man' on Hulu. The project is produced by 20th Television. For Cooper Hoffman, 'Durango' is his first regular TV lead role – until now, the late Philip Seymour Hoffman's son had primarily appeared on the big screen, including in 'Licorice Pizza.'

What is 'Durango' about?

The plot revolves around Mikey (Hoffman), a "ski bum townie" searching for the next thrill, and Bunny (Newton), a homeschooled runaway who works as a waitress in a diner. Where the two characters end up is deliberately left open by the logline – Variety describes the project as a snowboard/crime drama, other sources speak of a crime thriller.

Which other stars are on board?

The expanded cast includes Emmy winner Merritt Wever ('Unbelievable'), Mason Gooding ('Scream 7') and Abbey Lee ('Black Rabbit'). Who is taking on which role has not been publicly announced yet.

Status: Further details on air date, episode count and specific castings are still pending.