David Simon Returns to Twitter, but 280 Characters Can’t Contain His Rage: ‘Dead You Mooks Oughta Drop’
He coins several new vulgar insults in a lengthy thread.
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‘The Wire’ Creator David Simon Writes Loving Tribute to Anthony Bourdain: ‘He’s the American We Wish Ourselves to Be’
Simon once called Bourdain out of the blue for guidance on a character in “Treme,” which led to the chef joining the series as a writer and consultant.
‘The Wire’ Creator David Simon On the Hypocrisy of Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey: ‘Drop Dead’
On an ATX TV Festival panel with Robert and Michelle King, Simon recounted how he was banned on Twitter after taking on a few trolls — and what he plans to do when he’s reinstated.
‘The Deuce’ Season 2: James Franco Remains ‘Integral to the Plot’ Despite Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Franco is set remain the star and executive producer of Dimon Simon’s HBO series following multiple harassment allegations against him.
David Simon, ‘Drunk History’ Panels Join 2018 ATX Television Festival Lineup
A conversation with the creator of “The Wire” will headline a festival filled with reunions, panels, and screenings.
David Simon Says James Franco Was ‘Entirely Professional as an Actor, Director, and Producer’ on HBO’s ‘The Deuce’
Five women accused Franco of sexually exploitative behavior in a report published by the Los Angeles Times.
‘The Deuce’ Trailer: James Franco-Led ’70s Porn Tale Looks Like HBO’s Next Great Drama
The latest series from “The Wire” creator David Simon premieres September 10 on HBO.
‘The Deuce’ Creator David Simon: Porn Drama Isn’t ’Trafficking in Misogynistic Imagery or Objectification’
TCA: Star Maggie Gyllenhaal on how the current misogynistic political climate makes the show, about the New York City sex industry in 1971, feel timely.
Donald Trump vs. ‘The Wire’: David Simon Explains Why He Believes the President is Guilty
David Simon spent a year watching the detectives and has something to say about Trump’s “tell.”
Save ‘Underground,’ And Don’t Piss Off David Simon — The Week in Showrunner Tweets
Words featured in this week’s Showrunner Tweets: “Vera Drake,” “farting,” “seahorse baby’s penis.”
‘The Deuce’ Trailer: It’s James Franco Times Two In New HBO Porn Drama
The series executive produced by David Simon is set to premiere September 10.
‘SNL’ Parties So Hard They Break Tables — The Week in Showrunner Tweets
Also, David Simon celebrates getting 100,000 Twitter followers by asking for insults, and “Timeless” celebrates its resurrection.
