

The Deuce
Trace the beginnings of the billion-dollar pornography industry from its start in 1970s Times Square, in the gritty drama from creators George Pelecanos and David Simon (The Wire).
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Discover videos, synopses, images and more from the second season of The Deuce.

“Moving, brutal and informed with human mystery — whose every chapter only whets the appetite for more. ... A smashing work all around."
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INSIDE SEASON 2
“Performers began to be known by their names.” The cast and crew describe the political and social catalysts that fueled the 1977-1978 porn boom in America.

INSIDE SEASON 2
“She wants to express herself in her work. And why shouldn’t she?” Maggie Gyllenhaal describes how far Candy/Eileen has come and where she wants to go as a creative force.

INSIDE SEASON 1
George Pelecanos, Maggie Gyllenhaal and more explain the drama's setting, and the dynamics that made sex-work a lucrative industry.

FROM THE SET
Members of The Deuce cast share what it's like to work again with David Simon and George Pelecanos.

INSIDE SEASON 1
Actor-director-producer James Franco shares how he tackled the world of 1970s New York City.

INSIDE SEASON 2
“Performers began to be known by their names.” The cast and crew describe the political and social catalysts that fueled the 1977-1978 porn boom in America.

INSIDE SEASON 2
“She wants to express herself in her work. And why shouldn’t she?” Maggie Gyllenhaal describes how far Candy/Eileen has come and where she wants to go as a creative force.

INSIDE SEASON 1
George Pelecanos, Maggie Gyllenhaal and more explain the drama's setting, and the dynamics that made sex-work a lucrative industry.

FROM THE SET
Members of The Deuce cast share what it's like to work again with David Simon and George Pelecanos.

INSIDE SEASON 1
Actor-director-producer James Franco shares how he tackled the world of 1970s New York City.
INTERVIEWS
The Deuce Cast on Their Favorite HBO Women
Inspired by the many incredible women featured in and working on The Deuce, we asked the cast to name their favorite female HBO characters — classic or current.
“Lisa Kudrow. She’s pretty spectacular.”
“Maggie Gyllenhaal’s courage and unflinching commitment sets the tone for everybody.”
“I’m loving that show so hard, she makes me laugh so much.”
“She said and did things people don’t say or do. I’d say she was the OG liberator.”

EVENT COVERAGE
Simon and some of his favorite collaborators were at ATX Festival to share insight into the production company behind The Wire, The Deuce and more.

INTERVIEW
The casting director looks back on memorable auditions, and reveals which role was the toughest to fill.

INTERVIEW
For stories about real cities and people, look no further than these series from the team behind The Wire.

EVENT COVERAGE
Simon and some of his favorite collaborators were at ATX Festival to share insight into the production company behind The Wire, The Deuce and more.

INTERVIEW
The casting director looks back on memorable auditions, and reveals which role was the toughest to fill.

INTERVIEW
For stories about real cities and people, look no further than these series from the team behind The Wire.
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