Bill Hader Developing Series on Jonestown Tragedy
Bill Hader, the creative force behind "Barry," is working on a new HBO series centered on the harrowing Jonestown tragedy. The comedian is expected to take on multiple roles as showrunner, director, and lead actor. Hader won’t be tackling the project alone—he’s joined by Daniel Zelman, known for "Fool's Gold," in bringing this somber story to life.
Details about the series remain scarce, but it’s understood that the narrative will focus on Jim Jones, the founder of the Peoples Temple. The Jonestown massacre stands as one of the darkest chapters in American history: on November 18, 1978, over 900 members of the Peoples Temple, including Jones himself, died in a mass act of revolutionary suicide.
The Jonestown tragedy has inspired several films and documentaries, as well as episodes in series like "The X Files" and "American Horror Story," reflecting its enduring impact on popular culture.
