HBO's The Deuce with James Franco reveals final season premiere date
Note: The following article contains discussion of sexual misconduct allegations that some readers may find upsetting.
HBO has revealed the final season premiere date for The Deuce, the James Franco and Maggie Gyllenhaal-led drama series about the porn industry.
The network's official Twitter account recently shared an image of a VHS tape, confirming that the show will return on Monday, September 9.
The image also revealed that the series will make the jump from the '70s to the '80s.
The tweet read: "The Deuce final season is coming to VHS. JK, but can you imagine?"
The Deuce final season is coming to VHS.
JK, but can you imagine? pic.twitter.com/db4uscAicH— HBO (@HBO) July 12, 2019
Created by George Pelecanos and David Simon, The Deuce charts the the porn industry boom in 1970s New York and its ongoing rise through the mid-1980s, exploring themes including the drug epidemic and the rise of HIV.
Franco plays twins Vincent and Frankie in the series, the former leaving behind bar work at the end of season two to become a porn producer, and the latter still struggling with debts. Meanwhile, Gyllenhaal plays Candy, a former porn star-turned-producer and director.
The series was struck by controversy last year when it was announced that Franco would be returning for the second season, despite facing allegations of sexual misconduct.
His involvement in the show had been in doubt after he was accused of inappropriate behaviour on another set while filming a nude orgy, scenes at a strip club, and during a relationship with a woman he was mentoring, Violet Paley.
The actor later dismissed the accusations as "not accurate".
The Deuce was picked up by HBO for its second season in 2017. Sky Atlantic airs the show in the UK.
Rape Crisis England and Wales works towards the elimination of sexual violence. If you've been affected by the issues raised in this story, you can access more information on their website or by calling the National Rape Crisis Helpline on 0808 802 9999. Rape Crisis Scotland's helpline number is 08088 01 03 02.
Readers in the US are encouraged to contact RAINN, or the National Sexual Assault Hotline on 800-656-4673.
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