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Vice Studios developing scripted television drama with sports journalist Pablo Torre
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Culture/The Apex Times/Jun 17, 1:21 PM EDT

Vice Studios developing scripted television drama with sports journalist Pablo Torre

The project, described as a scripted series about sports ownership and the entanglement of extreme wealth and corruption, is in early development with Vice Studios and Pablo Torre, whose team will be at Cannes next week, according to Deadline.

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Vice Studios is developing a scripted television drama series with sports journalist Pablo Torre, Deadline reported on June 17 in an exclusive report. The outlet said the series is currently in development and that most details about the plot, cast, and production timeline remain under wraps.

Deadline described the project’s premise as centered on sports ownership, extreme wealth, and corruption. The series is being developed as a drama, with Vice Studios working alongside Torre on the initiative, according to the report.

The Deadline report said Vice Studios President Amy Powell and Torre will be “on the ground” with the project next week at Cannes. The statement indicates the parties plan to use the festival to advance the development and presentation of the series, even as specifics of distribution and format were not disclosed.

Vice Studios’ involvement places the project within the broader slate of scripted entertainment that requires significant upfront budgeting and long-lead planning, including rights clearance for any real-world sports entities referenced in the story. Because the report did not specify whether the series will be based on a particular team, league, or individual, production steps that typically accompany sports-related dramatizations were not detailed.

For Torre, the collaboration marks a move further into scripted television development in addition to his existing work in sports journalism. Deadline did not identify showrunners, writers, directors, or an episode count, so the scope of the series remains unclear pending additional announcements.

No platform or network was named in the Deadline report. That means the next visible milestone will likely come when Vice Studios, Torre, or representatives associated with the Cannes presentations provide additional details on attachments, financing, or the eventual buyer for distribution.

Why It Matters

  • The project’s Cannes presence next week suggests an early push to secure development momentum, business terms, and creative attachments before further public disclosures.
  • A drama about sports ownership and corruption centers on high-profile institutions and money flows, which can raise heightened scrutiny around how organizations and individuals are represented once details are released.
  • Because the series was described as being in development with limited information available, audiences and industry stakeholders will need additional reporting on format, responsible parties, and production timelines before assessing its eventual reach.
  • If the project moves forward into production, its sports-related premise will likely require careful legal review around fictionalization, depiction rights, and any use of identifiable real-world subjects.

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Key Facts

  • Vice Studios is developing a scripted television drama series with sports journalist Pablo Torre, Deadline reported on June 17.
  • The series concept is described as focusing on sports ownership, extreme wealth, and corruption.
  • Vice Studios President Amy Powell and Torre are expected to be at Cannes next week to work on the project.
  • Deadline said most development details, including casting and production specifics, are not yet public.
  • No distribution partner or network was identified in the report.
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