Ray Romano Signs on for HBO Rock 'n Roll Drama Pilot

Deadline reports that Ray Romano has signed on to an untitled Rock 'n Roll drama pilot in the works at HBO. The project is from executive producers Martin Scorsese, Mick Jagger, George Mastras and Terence Winter. The production, scheduled to begin shooting this summer, will be helmed by Scorsese directing.

Set in 1970s New York, the drama "explores the drug- and sex-fueled music business as punk and disco were breaking out, all through the eyes of record executive Richie Finestra (Bobby Cannavale), who is trying to resurrect his label and find the next new sound."

Romano's character, Richie's close confidante and right hand man Zak Yankovich, is described as "the tough and sharp-witted Head of Promotions of American Century with years of experience dating back to the shady, mob-infested days of the recording business."

The 'Parenthood' star will join previously announced cast members Olivia Wilde and Juno Temple.

Romano is best known for his roles on the sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond, for which he received an Emmy Award, and voicing Manny in the Ice Age film series. He created and starred in the TNT comedy-drama Men of a Certain Age. In 2012, Romano began appearing in Parenthood.

Source: Deadline

Photo Credit: Genevieve Rafter-Keddy

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