VIDEO: HBO's THE DEUCE Season 2 Official Trailer Starring James Franco & Maggie Gyllenhaal

Season 2 of THE DEUCE will premiere September 9 at 9 PM on HBO

The Deuce is an American drama television series set in and around Times Square, New York City in the early 1970s. Created and written by author and former police reporter David Simon and his frequent collaborator George Pelecanos, the series pilot began shooting in October 2015. It was picked up to series in January 2016. It is broadcast by the premium cable network HBO in the United States. The first season consists of eight episodes. HBO made the pilot available through its video on demand services and affiliate portals on August 25, 2017. The series premiered on September 10, 2017.

The Deuce tells the story of the legalization and ensuing RISE of the porn industry in New York beginning in the 1970s. Themes explored include the violence of the drug epidemic and the resulting real estate booms and busts that coincided with the change. The show's title is derived from the nickname for 42nd Streetbetween Seventh Avenue and Eighth Avenue.

The cast features James Franco, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Margarita Levieva, Chris Bauer, Lawrence Gilliard, Jr. and Emily Meade.

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