Mark Duplass joins cast of Hulu limited series 'Victoria'
Mark Duplass has been added to the cast of Hulu's limited series "Victoria", an erotic thriller set in San Francisco, joining Li Jun Li and Diane Lane.
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Mixed · 2Mark Duplass has been added to the cast of Hulu's limited series "Victoria", joining previously announced stars Li Jun Li and Diane Lane. VarietyLC “Mark Duplass has been added to the cast of Hulu’s limited series “Victoria,” joining previously announced stars Li Jun Li and Diane Lane.” Read at Variety ↗ DeadlineN “has added Mark Duplass (The Morning Show) to its cast, joining the previously announced Li Jun Li and Diane Lane.” Read at Deadline ↗ Mixed · 2The San Francisco-set show is described as an erotic thriller about a con artist who enters the elite world of venture capital and ends up in the crosshairs of a seductive killer who knows her secrets. VarietyLC “The San Francisco-set drama is described as an “erotic thriller” that follows a con woman who finds herself in the elite world of venture capital” Read at Variety ↗ DeadlineN “Victoria is an erotic thriller that follows Maxine Tao (Li), a brilliant con artist” Read at Deadline ↗ Mixed · 2Duplass will play William Holbrook, a UC Berkeley professor whose gene-editing work has made him a sought-after figure in Silicon Valley and whose mentoring has earned him the devotion of his students. DeadlineN “Duplass will play William Holbrook, a brilliant UC Berkeley professor whose work in gene editing has made him a sought-after figure in Silicon Valley” Read at Deadline ↗ VarietyLC “his gift for mentoring young scientists has earned him the devotion of his students.” Read at Variety ↗
Mixed · 2Li plays Maxine Tao, the con artist who is thrust into the world of venture capital after a chance encounter, and Lane plays Lee Calloway, a savvy venture capitalist. VarietyLC “Li’s character, Maxine Tao, is described as a “sophisticated and cunning con woman” Read at Variety ↗ DeadlineN “Lane plays Lee Calloway, a savvy venture capitalist accustomed to getting what she wants” Read at Deadline ↗ Mixed · 2Christy Hall created and writes the series and is its showrunner and executive producer; Geeta Vasant Patel directs the pilot, and Lilly Burns, Elise Henderson and Tony Hernandez of Counterpart Studios are also executive producers. VarietyLC “The pilot is directed by Geeta Vasant Patel” Read at Variety ↗ DeadlineN “Hall will serve as writer, showrunner and exec producer alongside Geeta Vasant Patel” Read at Deadline ↗ Mixed · 2Onyx Collective and Counterpart Studios are behind the project, and Li is a co-producer. VarietyLC “Onyx Collective and Counterpart Studios are behind “Victoria,”” Read at Variety ↗ DeadlineN “Li is co-producer.” Read at Deadline ↗
Mixed · 2Duplass was most recently seen in Kane Parsons' horror film "Backrooms" and is known for "The Morning Show", which has earned him Emmy nominations, and for co-creating HBO's "Togetherness" with his brother Jay Duplass. VarietyLC “Duplass was most recently seen in Kane Parsons’ horror film “Backrooms.”” Read at Variety ↗ DeadlineN “He was also one of the stars of the HBO show Togetherness, which he co-created with his brother Jay Duplass.” Read at Deadline ↗
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- Framing
- Variety runs a trade casting announcement, with 'erotic thriller' in the headline, and gives a long list of Duplass's film and TV credits.
- Emphasis
- Duplass's career, including his Duplass Brothers Productions company and upcoming projects, and Hall's earlier credits.
- Charged language
- “Erotic Thriller”
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“He and Jay also run Duplass Brothers Productions” — Variety
Centre1 outlet
- Framing
- Deadline runs a short casting announcement that leads on the show and its creator.
- Emphasis
- The plot, the character descriptions and the production team, plus a short note on Duplass's Emmy nominations.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Gives a shorter career summary than Variety and does not mention Duplass Brothers Productions.
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“he received a 2020 and 2024 Emmy nomination” — Deadline
Right0 outlets
No right outlet in our sources has covered this story yet.
What every side reports
- Mark Duplass joins Hulu's limited series Victoria, alongside Li Jun Li and Diane Lane.
- Duplass plays UC Berkeley professor William Holbrook.
- Christy Hall created and writes the series; Onyx Collective and Counterpart Studios are behind it.
- Geeta Vasant Patel directs the pilot.
Mark Duplass person
Duplass is cast as William Holbrook; the coverage quotes no statement from him.
“Duplass will play William Holbrook, a UC Berkeley professor” — Variety
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Mark Duplass Joins Cast of Hulu’s Erotic Thriller Limited Series ‘Victoria’
Neutral Straight casting news that puts the 'erotic thriller' label in the headline and gives a detailed Duplass career rundown.
Centre1 article
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Mark Duplass Joins Hulu Limited Series ‘Victoria’
Neutral Straight casting news led by the series and its creator, with the plot and production credits.
Right0 articles
No coverage yet.
- 14 Oct 19:00 First VarietyLC Mark Duplass Joins Cast of Hulu’s Erotic Thriller Limited Series ‘Victoria’
- 14 Oct 19:00 First DeadlineN Mark Duplass Joins Hulu Limited Series ‘Victoria’
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