HBO Presents “Boardwalk Empire”

Boardwalk Empire

 

You’d think Martin Scorsese would have had his fill of gangsters by now. But the love affair continues with this Prohibition-era drama about Enoch “Nucky” Thompson (Steve Buscemi), a corrupt politician whose dealings in illegal booze enable him to hold sway over Atlantic City.  

Enoch "Nucky" Thompson (Steve Buscemi)

 

   

Scorsese directed the pilot episode, which features depictions of real-life criminals, including “Lucky” Luciano and Al Capone. Bringing additional mob cred to the project is creator Terrence Winter, a standout writer for “The Sopranos.”

 

“Boardwalk Empire” might not ever match the legacy of that iconic hit, but it appears to be a worthy successor, with stellar acting, a “Mad Men”-like attention to period detail and rich production values that, at times, give the show the feel of a lush painting. Even Michael Kenneth Williams who played ”Omar” from the acclaimed HBO series “The Wire”  is part of this amazing cast playing Chalky White, the de facto mayor of Chickenbone Beach  

Michael Kenneth Williams

 

Just when we thought we were out … they pull us back in.  

See the Boardwalk Empire trailer now!