HBO Max Greenlights French Medical Series From 'ER' Producer

WHO:

Variety - HBO Max is producing the medical drama “Rush” with Neal Baer as the producer.

Deadline - Sarah Aubrey is the content boss at HBO Max.

WHAT:

Variety - HBO Max has ordered two new shows, including the medical drama “Rush” and the police horror-thriller “Bodycam.”

Deadline - “Rush” is a medical drama set in Paris.

WHERE:

Variety - The projects were unveiled at the Festival de la Fiction in La Rochelle, France.

Deadline - The setting for “Rush” is Paris, France.

WHEN:

Variety - Filming for “Rush” and “Bodycam” is set to begin this fall.

WHY:

Deadline - HBO Max aims to replicate the success of the Emmy-winner “The Pitt” in international markets, starting with France.

HOW:

Variety - The announcement of the new shows was made during a festival event.

(UPDATED September 16, 2026 17:03 UTC)

HBO Max has announced the production of two new shows, including the medical drama “Rush,” which is set in Paris, and the police horror-thriller “Bodycam.” The projects were unveiled at the Festival de la Fiction in La Rochelle, France, with filming scheduled to begin this fall. HBO Max aims to replicate the success of the Emmy-winning series “The Pitt” in international markets, starting with France.