Hbo max orders pilots from melissa rosenberg, lena dunham & john wells

Streamer HBO Max has set its pilot slate, handing out pilot orders to three projects — one-hour drama _The Rules of Magic_, from writer Melissa Rosenberg (Marvel’s_ Jessica Jones_);

half-hour dramedy_ Generation,_ from 17-year-old Zelda Barnz, her father Daniel Barnz and executive producer Lena Dunham; and hourlong YA drama _Red Bird Lane_, from writer Sara Gran

(_Southland)_ and executive produced by John Wells. _The Rules of Magic,_ which also has received a 10-script order and has opened a writers room, and_ Red Bird Line_ hail from HBO Max

sister studio Warner Bros TV, where Rosenberg and Wells are under overall deals; _Generation_ is being produced by HBO Max. Written by Rosenberg and & Dana Baratta (Marvel’s _Jessica

Jones)__, The Rules of Magic_ is based on Alice Hoffman’s novels _The Rules of Magic_ and _Practical Magic_, the latter of which was adapted into the 1998 Warner Bros movie of the same name

starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. An epic generational family drama set in 1960s New York City, _The Rules of Magic_ is a _Practical Magic_ prequel which centers on three troubled

siblings — Franny, Jet and Vincent Owens — who wrestle with “abnormalities” that have kept them isolated. But the tumultuous times unearth the extraordinary discovery that they are, in fact,

descendants of a bloodline of witches. In their aspirational journey towards self-discovery and self-acceptance, they’ll contend with grief, war, bigotry and dark magic, not to mention a

centuries-old curse designed to keep them away from love. The two sisters, Franny and Jet, will become the revered, and sometimes feared, aunts in _Practical Magic_, while their beloved

brother Vincent will leave an unexpected legacy. Rosenberg executive produces via her Tall Girls Productions, along with Dana Baratta; both also serve as showrunners. The 1998 film’s

producer, Denise Di Novi, and Nina Tassler also executive produce for PatMa Productions, along with Hoffman. _Generation_ is created by Zelda Barnz, the 17-year-old daughter of Daniel and

Ben Barnz. Written and directed by Zelda and Daniel Barnz, _Generation_ is a dark yet playful half-hour dramedy that follows a group of high school students whose exploration of modern

sexuality (devices and all) tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community. _Generation_ reportedly grew out of Zelda’s desire to

see herself honestly (not sensationally) represented and to give herself and her peers an authentic voice. That is what Dunham did with her HBO comedy series _Girls,_ which was hailed as an

honest and authentic look at twentysomething women. _Generation_ also was originally set up at HBO, which is exploring similar themes with new drama series _Euphoria. _ Dunham executive

produces with Daniel and Ben Barnz for We’re Not Brothers Productions. Zelda Barnz is co-executive producer. Marissa Diaz is a producer. YA drama _Red Bird Lane_ is written and executive

produced by Gran. It is a morality and psychological horror series about eight strangers who arrive at an isolated house—all for different reasons—and quickly realize that something sinister

and terrifying awaits them. Wells and Erin Jontow executive produce for John Wells Productions. Dan Halsted is consulting producer. This is one of several streaming projects for John Wells

Prods. The company’s slate also includes romantic drama _My Ex-Life,_ which has been in talks at Apple. Gran is repped by Manage-Ment and attorney Ryan Nord. Daniel and Ben Barnz are repped

by attorney James Feldman. Zelda Barnz is repped by attorney James Feldman. HBO Max, which is set to launch in spring 2020, is employing a full range of development models including script

development, writers rooms, pilot orders and straight-to-series pickups. Here are detailed credits for the three pilots: _GENERATION_ Logline: A dark yet playful half-hour, GENERATION

follows a group of high school students whose exploration of modern sexuality (devices and all) tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their

conservative community. Genre: Dramedy Format: Half-Hour Created by: Zelda Barnz Writers / Directors: Zelda Barnz & Daniel Barnz Executive Producer: Daniel and Ben Barnz for We’re Not

Brothers Productions Co-Executive Producer: Zelda Barnz Producer: Marissa Diaz _RED BIRD LANE_ Logline: Morality and psychological horror series about eight strangers who arrive at an

isolated house—all for different reasons—and quickly realize that something sinister and terrifying awaits them. Genre: Drama, YA Format: One hour Studio: WBTV Executive Producer / Writer:

Sara Gran (BERLIN STATION, SOUTHLAND) Please note, writer and EP Sara Gran is represented by Manage-Ment and Attorney, Ryan Nord. Executive Producers: John Wells and Erin Jontow for JWP

Consulting Producer: Dan Halsted _RULES OF MAGIC_ Logline: In this epic, generational family drama set in 1960s New York City, three troubled siblings — Franny, Jet and Vincent Owens —

wrestle with “abnormalities” that have kept them isolated. But the tumultuous times unearth the extraordinary discovery that they are, in fact, descendants of a bloodline of witches. In

their aspirational journey towards self-discovery and self-acceptance, they’ll contend with grief, war, bigotry and dark magic, not to mention a centuries-old curse designed to keep them

away from love. The two sisters, Franny and Jet, will become the revered, and sometimes feared, aunts in Practical Magic, while their beloved brother, Vincent, will leave an unexpected

legacy. Based on the novels Rules of Magic and Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman. Genre: Drama Format: One hour Studio: WBTV Executive Producers / Writers: Melissa Rosenberg & Dana

Baratta Executive Producers: Denise Di Novi and Nina Tassler for PatMa Productions, Alice Hoffman