The Wire x Pimps?
I can’t and I will not comment on this fuckery.
Albert and Allen Hughes are revisiting the settings and themes of their 1999 documentary “American Pimp” with “Gentlemen of Leisure,” a drama series project for HBO.
The project, a brainchild of the directing duo, explores the world’s oldest profession through the eyes of a 35-year-old legendary pimp in Oakland, Calif., who is contemplating leaving his unscrupulous occupation behind.
“It’s about a guy who wants to get out but keeps getting sucked back in by the allure of the game and by extraneous circumstances that have to do with his family,” said Evan Reilly, a “Rescue Me” producer who will write the script.
“Gentlemen of Leisure” will explore the generational change in the pimping world with the thirtysomethings who live by honor codes and creeds being pushed aside by aggressive, violent younger pimps who are coming “with their guns blazing,” mixing prostitution with drugs and thievery,” Allen Hughes said.
“These are some of the same themes from ‘The Godfather’ but in the world of pimping,” he said.
Allen Hughes said the idea for the show came after several of their friends suggested they should make “American Pimp” into a drama series for HBO. [source]
Albert and Allen Hughes are revisiting the settings and themes of their 1999 documentary “American Pimp” with “Gentlemen of Leisure,” a drama series project for HBO.



