Robert De Niro gave in on the popularity of remakes and agreed to participate in the film, which was filmed 20 years ago. We are talking about the film Director and producer Barry Levinson “Wag”. The remake, which will now not film, but TV series, restart HBO.

In a statement, the channel notes that the new story will be told from the light of contemporary realities. A big role in the story, the creators assign social media.

“In the 21st century, having at hand a tool like social media, a group of operators are able to fabricate a reality. Fake news is so yesterday”.

In addition, the series will be shown ways of manipulation in politics and business, entertainment and non-profit organizations.

Synopsis: “Wag” is a black Comedy with a dramatic twist, which starred Robert De Niro and Dustin Hoffman. In world hire the picture earned 64 million dollars.