HBO orders Miami stock-market drama 'The Spread' starring Javier Bardem

On September 18, 2026, HBO announced a straight-to-series order for 'The Spread', a new drama set in Miami's financial world. The series will star and be executive produced by Javier Bardem, with creation by Bill Dubuque and Sean Sansiveri, and direction by Matthew Vaughn. The show follows a billionaire who assembles a team to navigate the high-stakes world of hedge funds and wealth in Miami, which is becoming 'Wall Street South'. HBO won the project after a competitive bidding process involving Netflix, Prime Video, Paramount+, and Apple TV. No release date or additional casting has been announced.