Trending Now - Kevin Bacon Joins Hulu's 'southern Bastards' Pilot Project

WHO:

Screen Rant - The adaptation of "Southern Bastards" is produced by Ryan Coogler and others.

Deadline - Kevin Bacon is set to lead the Hulu drama pilot "Southern Bastards."

Variety - Reinaldo Marcus Green is the director and executive producer of the pilot.

WHAT:

Variety - The pilot is part of the Onyx Collective initiative at Hulu.

Deadline - "Southern Bastards" is based on an award-winning graphic novel series by Jason Aaron and Jason Latour, who are also executive producers.

Variety - The pilot "Southern Bastards" has been picked up by Hulu.

WHERE:

Deadline - The story takes place in Craw County, Alabama.

WHEN:

Variety - The pilot project was announced in 2026.

WHY:

Deadline - The narrative follows a tenacious military veteran.

HOW:

Variety - Reinaldo Marcus Green is taking over directing duties from Nia DaCosta.

(UPDATED April 9, 2026 21:14 UTC)

The highly anticipated adaptation of "Southern Bastards" is being produced by Ryan Coogler and his team. This pilot is part of the Onyx Collective initiative at Hulu, which aims to showcase diverse storytelling. Fans of the original comic series can look forward to seeing how this project unfolds.

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(UPDATED April 9, 2026 17:23 UTC)

Hulu has picked up the drama pilot "Southern Bastards," which will be led by Kevin Bacon and directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, who is also an executive producer alongside the creators of the award-winning graphic novel series, Jason Aaron and Jason Latour. Set in Craw County, Alabama, the story follows a tenacious military veteran as he navigates the complexities of his environment. This pilot project was announced in 2026, with Green taking over directing duties from Nia DaCosta.