Parker Posey isn’t meant to live an uncomfortable life. That’s why she’s hosting and executive producing a new reality competition inside a lavish Italian villa — from the producers behind “The Traitors.”
Hulu announced Wednesday at its “Get Real” unscripted event that it has given a series order to “The Mob,” which will follow celebrities as they check into the villa — and proceed to “shake down, hustle and whack their way to win up to $250,000 in cash prizes. Every episode, they will tackle mob movie-inspired jobs to survive.”
As part of the twist, the group of celebrities must vote to make one of them the mob family “don” — giving that person absolute power to decide “who makes money, who stays, and who ultimately gets whacked.” But will that don maintain the family’s loyalty, or will they ultimately be overthrown?
Celebrity cast for Season 1 of “The Mob” includes “The Sopranos” star Aida Turturro, who knows a thing or two about a TV crime family. Also on board: Willam Belli (“RuPaul’s Drag Race”), Demi Engemann (“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives”), Maria Georgas (“Bachelor” Nation), Joe Gorga (“The Real Housewives of New Jersey”), Harry Jowsey (“Let’s Marry Harry”), Chelsea Lazkani (“Selling Sunset”), Debi Mazar (“Younger”), Bella Palk (“Love Overboard”), Shane Parton (“Bachelor” Nation), rapper Romeo and Bruno Tonioli (“Dancing With the Stars”).
“The Traitors” producers Studio Lambert are behind “The Mob,” which is also from Primal Media. Executive producers for Studio Lambert include Tim Harcourt, Jack Burgess, Niall O’Driscoll and Stephen Lambert.
Adam Wood and Mat Steiner conceived the format for “The Mob,” and serve as executive producers for Primal Media along with David Mortimer, chief executive officer of STV Studios. Posey is also executive producer and Susan House is showrunner.
Posey most recently received Emmy, Golden Globe and Actor nominations for her turn in “The White Lotus.” She also landed a Emmy nom as a guest star on “Mr. & Mrs. Smith.” She’s known for her string of iconic indie film credits including “Party Girl,” “Kicking and Screaming,” “The Daytrippers,” “The House of Yes” and more, and also for her regular appearances in Christopher Guest films like “Waiting for Guffman,” “Best in Show,” “A Mighty Wind” and “For Your Consideration.”
Here’s a first look at “The Mob”:
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