David Hollander Out as Showrunner of Showtime’s ‘American Gigolo’ Series
variety.comCarson Burton Showtime and Paramount Television Studios have parted ways with showrunner David Hollander, who had a long run with Showtime as the leader of “Ray Donovan.” Hollander most recently was at the helm of Showtime’s upcoming drama “American Gigolo.”Hollander developed Showtime’s TV adaptation of the 1980 Paul Schrader film that launched Richard Gere’s career.
In addition to showrunning, Hollander served as director and executive producer on the series produced by Paramount Television Studios.
Jon Bernthal stars.Showtime declined comment on the reason for Hollander’s exit. “David Hollander is no longer on the drama series ‘American Gigolo’ and Paramount Television Studios no longer has a producing relationship with him,” a representative for Showtime and Paramount Television said Saturday.
Representatives for Hollander could not immediately be reached for comment.Deadline was first to report the news.“American Gigolo” is expected to continue production with David Bar Katz, one of Hollander’s close colleagues on “American Gigolo” and “Ray Donovan,” stepping in as showrunner, according to Deadline.
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