Stunt driver? Call Josh Holloway; he knows a 'Duster'
- Josh Holloway stars as a getaway driver in the eight-episode retro series 'Duster,' set in the 1970s and airing on Max.
- The series centers on the FBI and a Southwest crime syndicate, drawing on 1970s political and cultural events while taking creative liberties.
- Adding Rachel Hilson's character, the first Black female FBI agent, allows 'Duster' to explore political issues and gender dynamics in a male-dominated bureau.
- Co-Creator LaToya Morgan said, "We didn't want to whitewash it so there was no reaction," highlighting the show's commitment to authenticity.
- The series suggests ongoing challenges for women in such roles, as Hilson’s character pushes through obstacles, reflecting struggles that remain today.
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Stunt driver? Call Josh Holloway; he knows a 'Duster'
To play a getaway pro in the 1970s, the “Lost” star went to Rick Seaman Motion Picture Driving Clinic and learned the finer points of shifting a muscle car.
The looney story behind the Plymouth Duster name
1973 Plymouth Duster 360 | Different_Brian via iStockPhotoChrysler Corporation gave Plymouth a simple assignment: build cost-effective people movers. But that was rarely good enough for Plymouth. Fueled by its sibling rivalry with Dodge, the automobile company designed some of the coolest muscle cars to come out of Detroit–time and time again. One such car is the highly underrated Plymouth Duster. But HBO’s new “Duster” TV show has many muscle c…
HBO Max Duster Series: Crime Thriller from J.J. Abrams Stars Josh Holloway
An exciting new crime drama is about to become your next obsession. J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan have teamed up to create “Duster,” a thrilling series that takes us back to the groovy 1970s with style and sabor to spare. This captivating “Duster” series promises to engage viewers with its dynamic storytelling. A Dynamic Duo Leading the Way Josh Holloway brings his magnetic charm to the role of Jim Ellis, a smooth-talking getaway driver working …
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