Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming recently announced that Following the hit series’ third-season debut on Sept. 16, HBO has renewed Boardwalk Empire for a fourth season.
Boardwalk Empire is set in the 1920s during Prohibition, and chronicles the life and times of Enoch “Nucky” Thompson, the undisputed leader of Atlantic City. The creative team behind the show includes Terence Winter, Emmy-winning writer of “The Sopranos” and Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese.
“Terry Winter, Martin Scorsese and the rest of their outstanding team continue to produce a stunning show thatnever fails to surprise and entertain,” said Lombardo. “We are excited to bring this unique series back for a fourth season.”
Boardwalk Empire recently received four 2012 Emmy Awards, for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Tim Van Patten); Outstanding Art Direction for a Single-Camera Series (tie with “Game of Thrones”); Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series; and Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Supporting Role.
