HBO develops Philip Seymour Hoffman show

Philip Seymour Hoffman has reportedly started developing a new drama for HBO.

Deadline says that Upstate focuses on Roy Perkins, a man who has recently lost his job.

Roy moves his family to the countryside so that he can become a correctional officer at a new private prison.

Hoffman is best known for his film work and has previously starred in movies such as The Big Lebowski, The Talented Mr Ripley and Cold Mountain.

Upstate is being penned by Hung scribe Brett C. Leonard and playwright Bob Glaudini.

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