You know the expression the third time is a charm? Well for HBO’s Luck it is the opposite. Even though the drama starring Dustin Huffman and Nick Nolte was picked up for a second season, HBO and the producers have opted to cancel the show after a third horse died while filming the show. The network released this statement about ending the show, “It is with heartbreak that executive producers David Milch and Michael Mann together with HBO have decided to cease all future production on the series LUCK. Safety is always of paramount concern. We maintained the highest safety standards throughout production, higher in fact than any protocols existing in horseracing anywhere with many fewer incidents than occur in racing or than befall horses normally in barns at night or pastures. While we maintained the highest safety standards possible, accidents unfortunately happen and it is impossible to guarantee they won’t in the future. Accordingly, we have reached this difficult decision.We are immensely proud of this series, the writing, the acting, the filmmaking, the celebration of the culture of horses, and everyone involved in its creation.”
The show’s EP also released a statement about ending the show, “The two of us loved this series, loved the cast, crew and writers. This has been a tremendous collaboration and one that we plan to continue in the future.”
I respect all involved for putting the horses lives ahead of financial gain. It is a shame that they weren’t able to make it work, but they made the righteous decision.
