Hung

About Hung

'Hung' is an American comedy-drama television series that aired on HBO from June 28, 2009, to December 4, 2011. The series revolves around Ray Drecker (Thomas Jane), a struggling suburban Detroit high-school basketball coach who resorts to male prostitution after an unfortunate series of events.

Making / Production

'Hung' was created by Dmitry Lipkin and Colette Burson and produced by Michael Rosenberg, Hillary Skogland, Alexander Payne, and Lipkin and Burson. The comedy-drama was filmed primarily in areas in West Bloomfield, Michigan.

Actors

• Thomas Jane as Ray Drecker: He gives a convincing and nuanced performance as the eponymous character, struggling to balance his unconventional method of income with maintaining a semblance of a normal life.
• Jane Adams as Tanya Skagle: Her role as a frustrated poet and pimp to Ray provides comedy and vulnerability to the series.
• Charlie Saxton as Damon Drecker: Ray's son who struggles to find his place and identity within his high school years.
• Sianoa Smit-McPhee as Darby Drecker: Ray's daughter who, like her brother, has to deal with the unique family dynamic that arises from their father's occupation.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series was inspired by real events, though significantly embellished for comedic effect.
• The show was broadcast in over 30 languages worldwide.
• The high school where the character Ray works is named after the series co-creator Dmitry Lipkin's mother.

Quotes

• "I used to be a big deal. I used to be going somewhere. Now all I want is to look forward."' - Ray Drecker
• "You're in the happiness business. You bring magic to the world. I think that is very noble."' - Tanya Skagle to Ray

Music, Soundtrack

• The series' theme song, "I'll Be Your Man" is by The Black Keys.
• The balance of the show's soundtrack was curated by Gary Calamar, consisting of a unique mix of indie rock, blues, and pop numbers.