“Sex” may be new reality for HBO

By Andrew Wallenstein

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – HBO may revisit “Sex and
the City,” only this time it is the real thing.

The premium cable channel is finalizing a deal for an
unscripted comedy pilot described as “an attempt to capture the
vivacity, sexuality and friendship of women in a big city under
the banner of a reality show,” sources said. It comes from “Sex
and the City” co-producer and writer Amy Harris.

It is unclear where or when HBO will shoot the pilot. HBO
declined comment.

The pilot order is a rarity for a network that leans
heavily on scripted comedies, dramas and longform projects. But
HBO has dabbled in some reality series in recent years,
including “Family Bonds” and “Project Greenlight.”

“Sex,” which featured a quartet of women navigating social
and romantic challenges in Manhattan, ran from 1998-2004.

HBO previously wrote for HBO’s short-lived Lisa Kudrow
series “The Comeback.” She also co-wrote the upcoming Lindsay
Lohan movie “Just My Luck.”

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter