About Luck

Luck is an American dramatic television series created by David Milch and produced by Michael Mann for HBO. The show premiered on January 29, 2012. The series' narrative is centered around the world of horse racing, focusing on the owners, gamblers, jockeys and industry players.

Making / Production

The show is created by David Milch, who is well known for his work on popular series like "Deadwood” and "NYPD Blue". The series was produced by Michael Mann, who is considered one of the greatest filmmakers of his time, known for movies like “Heat” and "The Insider". Together, Milch and Mann brought their unique storytelling skills to make "Luck" a reality.

Actors

• Dustin Hoffman as Chester "Ace" Bernstein - He played the role convincingly, being a crime kingpin who’s newly released from prison.
• Nick Nolte as Walter Smith - A cranky old trainer, Nolte played the role with an authenticity that conveyed the character's passion for the game.
• Dennis Farina as Gus Demitriou - Farina pulled off the role of Hoffman's loyal right hand, giving a great representation of the bond between the two characters.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series, unfortunately, was canceled after one season because of concerns about the welfare of the horses used in production.
• Despite its premature end, the show was hailed by critics for its excellent writing and prominent cast.
• It was one of the last few acting roles for actor Dennis Farina who passed away in 2013.

Awards

Luck didn’t win any awards but received positive reviews from critics, who praised its storytelling and performances.

Quotes

• "Money has no mother, no father." - Chester "Ace" Bernstein
• "The horses are too much for you, go back to Denver, to the mountains and your dogs." - Walter Smith

Music & Soundtrack

• The series's score was composed by Dickon Hinchliffe.
• The show’s theme song "Splitting The Atom" is by the UK trip-hop band Massive Attack.