Ben Stiller to Star in HBO Series 'The Band'

Ben Stiller is set to star in a new dramedy series titled 'The Band' currently in development at HBO, marking his return to acting after focusing on directing and producing in recent years. In the series, Stiller will portray Oscar, a pop impresario and talent mogul whose career is in jeopardy due to a scandal, as he attempts to form a boy band reminiscent of One Direction to save his reputation. The project is co-created by Sarah-Violet Bliss and Charles Rogers, known for the series 'Search Party', and will be produced by Stiller's Red Hour Films in collaboration with Media Res. While HBO has not yet officially greenlit the series, the involvement of Stiller as both lead and executive producer indicates strong confidence in its potential. This role represents only Stiller's second starring role in a TV series, the first being in his 1990 sketch comedy show. Fans eagerly await further updates on 'The Band' and its release timeline.