# Javier Bardem Stars in HBO Drama Series

> Javier Bardem joins HBO's new drama series 'The Spread' with Bill Dubuque and Sean Sansiveri.
- Title: Javier Bardem Stars in HBO Drama Series · Variety | Shortify
- Summary: Javier Bardem joins HBO's new drama series 'The Spread' with Bill Dubuque and Sean Sansiveri. HBO orders 'The Spread' drama series starring Javier Bardem…
- Keywords: javier bardem, hbo, the spread, bill dubuque, sean sansiveri, drama series, executive produce, entertainment, culture, Javier, Bardem, Stars
- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/javier-bardem-the-spread-series-hbo-bill-dubuque-1236867078
- Author: Joe Otterson
- Published: 2026-09-18T19:22:55+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: javier bardem, hbo, the spread, bill dubuque, sean sansiveri, drama series, executive produce, entertainment, culture
## HBO Orders Drama Series
HBO has given a straight-to-series order for the drama 'The Spread' with Javier Bardem attached to star and executive produce.
## Bill Dubuque and Sean Sansiveri Executive Produce
The project hails from writers Bill Dubuque and Sean Sansiveri, who also executive produce alongside Bardem.
## Sean Sansiveri's First TV Writing Role
This will be Sansiveri's first credited TV writing role.
## Matthew Vaughn Directs Series
Matthew Vaughn will direct and executive produce the series.
## Brad Weston and Others Executive Produce
Brad Weston executive produces for Makeready, with Ian Stratford and Michael Bloom of Topic Studios also executive producing.
## HBO and Fifth Season Co-Production
The series is a co-production between HBO and Fifth Season TV Studio.
## Key takeaway

HBO orders 'The Spread' drama series starring Javier Bardem, executive produced by Bill Dubuque and Sean Sansiveri.