In the 1970’s Richie Finestra, the founder and president of American Century Records, is trying to save his company and soul without destroying everyone in his path. With his passion for music and discovering talent gone by the wayside, and American Century on the precipice of being sold, he has a life-altering event that reignites his love of music, but severely damages his personal life.
Richie Finestra’s wife, Devon (Olivia Wilde), a former actress and model who was part of Andy Warhol’s Factory scene in 1960s New York City, is now a suburban mother of two. Richie’s personal and professional crises put additional stress on their relationship, inspiring a desire to return to her Bohemian roots.
Meanwhile, as head of promotions and a partner at American Century, Zak Yankovich’s (Ray Romano) experience in the industry and hundred-dollar handshakes make him an invaluable part of the company, though he works in Richie’s shadow. Their professional relationship is strained by disagreements over how to guide the company through the music landscape of 1973.
production details
USA | HBO | 10×50 minutes | Broadcast 14 February 2016 – 17 April 2016
Executive Producers: Martin Scorsese, Mick Jagger, Terence Winter, Rich Cohen
cast
Bobby Cannavale as Richie Finestra
Olivia Wilde as Devon Finestra
Ray Romano as Zak Yankovich
Ato Essandoh as Lester Grimes
Max Casella as Julie Silver
P. J. Byrne as Scott Levitt
Birgitte Hjort Sørensen as Ingrid
J.C. MacKenzie as Skip Fontaine
Juno Temple as Jamie Vine
Jack Quaid as Clark Morelle
James Jagger as Kip Stevens
Paul Ben-Victor as Maury Gold
