Treme Gets Second-Season Order on HBO

NEW YORK: The drama series Treme, which is set in New Orleans post-Hurricane Katrina, has been picked up for a second season, with production to take place in the fall. 

From the team behind The Wire, David Simon and Eric Overmeyer, Treme stars Wendell Pierce, Steve Zahn, Clarke Peters, Khandi Alexander, Melissa Leo, Kim Dickens and Rob Brown, among others. The series follows the life of New Orleans residents as they rebuild after the historic destruction. 

Michael Lombardo, the president of HBO Programming, said, “I can’t think of another show that is more emblematic of what we aspire to be as a network than Treme. In the tradition of The Wire, David Simon and Eric Overmeyer have embarked on an exploration of the soul of one of the world’s most unique cities through the lives of an exquisitely crafted cast of characters. We are thrilled that the press has recognized the profound artistry and intelligence of this show and are eager to see where David and Eric take us in a second season.”