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For all involved in the making of HBO limited series “I Know This Much Is True,” one word continues to come up when describing the filming process: generosity.

This was the word of the hour during the Variety Streaming Room Q&a with writer, director and executive producer Derek Cianfrance, executive producer and star Mark Ruffalo and cast members Kathryn Hahn, Rosie O’Donnell, John Procaccino, Philip Ettinger and Archie Panjabi.

“I don’t think there was a cast member or a crew member that didn’t give everything of themselves. It’s their complete heart, soul, mind, spirit, body, health, everything,” Cianfrance said.

Based on the 1998 novel of the same name by Wally Lamb, “I Know This Much Is True” follows identical twin brothers, Dominick and Thomas Birdsey, the latter of which is a paranoid schizophrenic who has been in and out of mental hospitals for most of his adult life.

Network: HBO

Episodes: Six (hour)

Seasons: One

TV show dates: May 10, 2020 -- June 14, 2020

Series status: Ended

Performers include: Mark Ruffalo, Melissa Leo, Rosie O’Donnell, Archie Panjabi, Imogen Poots, John Procaccino, Rob Huebel, Philip Ettinger, Aisling Franciosi, Michael Greyeyes, Guillermo Diaz, Marcello Fonte, Bruce Greenwood, Brian Goodman, with Juliette Lewis and Kathryn Hahn.

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Based on the novel by Wally Lamb, I Know This Much Is True is a drama series that revolves around identical twin brothers Dominick and Thomas Birdsey. It's a family saga that follows their parallel lives in a story of betrayal, sacrifice, and forgiveness.

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In a Gold Derby exclusive, we have learned the category placements of the key Emmy Awards contenders for HBO. For this season, the premium cable network has returning hits such as “Big Little Lies”, “Curb Your Enthusiasm” (Larry David), “Succession” and “Westworld” (Evan Rachel Wood). Newcomers include “Avenue 5” (Hugh Laurie), “Euphoria” (Zendaya) and “The Outsider” (Ben Mendelsohn). They also have limited series and movie contenders “Bad Education” (Hugh Jackman), “I Know This Much Is True” (Mark Ruffalo) and “Watchmen” (Regina King) among their large slate.

Below, the list of HBO lead, supporting and guest submissions for their comedies, dramas, limited series, TV movies and other genres. More names might be added by the network on the final Emmy ballot. Also note that performers not included on this list may well be submitted by their personal reps.

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Is there more story to tell after the first season of the I Know This Much Is True TV show on HBO? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like I Know This Much Is True is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the first season episodes of I Know This Much Is True here.

An HBO drama series, I Know This Much Is True stars Mark Ruffalo, Melissa Leo, Rosie O’Donnell, Archie Panjabi, Imogen Poots, John Procaccino, Rob Huebel, Philip Ettinger, Aisling Franciosi, Michael Greyeyes, Guillermo Diaz, Marcello Fonte, Bruce...

It appears that I Know This Much Is True is a close-ended mini-series so there wouldn't be a second season. However, if the ratings and interest is strong enough, might the HBO series be continued somehow, ala Big Little Lies? It seems unlikely but, stay tuned.

Based on the novel by Wally Lamb, I Know This Much Is True stars Mark Ruffalo, Melissa Leo, Rosie O’Donnell, Archie Panjabi, Imogen Poots, John Procaccino, Rob Huebel, Philip Ettinger, Aisling Franciosi, Michael Greyeyes, Guillermo Diaz, Marcello Fonte, Bruce Greenwood, Brian Goodman, with Juliette Lewis and Kathryn Hahn. The story revolves around identical twin brothers Dominick and Thomas Birdsey. It's a family saga that follows their parallel lives in a story of betrayal, sacrifice, and forgiveness. After paranoid schizophrenic Thomas Birdsey (Ruffalo) has a violent public breakdown, his identical twin brother, Dominick...

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Airing on the HBO cable channel, I Know This Much Is True stars Mark Ruffalo, Melissa Leo, Rosie O’Donnell, Archie Panjabi, Imogen Poots, John Procaccino, Rob Huebel, Philip Ettinger, Aisling Franciosi, Michael Greyeyes, Guillermo Diaz, Marcello Fonte, Bruce Greenwood, Brian Goodman, with Juliette Lewis and Kathryn Hahn. The story revolves around identical twin brothers Dominick and Thomas Birdsey. It's a family saga that follows their parallel...

There’s an old folk tale I heard a lot back in Hebrew school. In the little village of Chelm, a poor farmer goes to see the rabbi to complain that his house is far too small to accommodate himself, his wife, and their children. The rabbi tells the farmer to take all his chickens from out of their coop and move them into the house. A week later, the farmer returns complaining that his home is more cramped and noisy than ever. The rabbi tells him to now also bring his goat indoors.

HBO has pushed the premiere date for the Mark Ruffalo limited series “I Know This Much Is True” until May 10, the network announced Tuesday.

The drama, based on the bestselling novel by Wally Lamb, was originally slated to premiere on April 27. The decision to delay the premiere comes after HBO said last week that it would postpone the Nicole Kidman-Hugh Grant drama “The Undoing” until later in the year.

Written and directed by Derek Cianfrance, “I Know This Much Is True” stars Ruffalo as twin brothers Dominick and Thomas Birdsey, one of whom suffers from paranoid schizophrenia. Per HBO, the drama is “a family saga that follows their parallel lives in an epic story of betrayal, sacrifice and forgiveness.”...

Mark Ruffalo’s drama I Know This Much Is True has got a new premiere date after HBO pushed the limited series by two weeks.

Deadline understands that the shift comes after news that The Undoing will move from May 10 to the fall. The premium network revealed last week that The Undoing, which is based on Jean Hanff Korelitz’s novel You Should Have Known, which stars Hugh Grant and Nicole Kidman, was moving to later in the year.

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I Know This Much Is True, which comes from writer and director Derek Cianfrance, was originally scheduled...

HBO has shifted the premiere date of the Mark Ruffalo-led limited series “I Know This Much Is True.”

The six-episode series will now debut May 10. It was originally set to begin airing on April 27. The show moves into the date previously reserved for the limited series “The Undoing” starring Nicole Kidman. HBO announced last week that show would be moved to the fall due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

This is the latest television scheduling shift in recent weeks as networks and streaming services grapple with the fallout from the pandemic. In addition to “The Undoing,” FX’s fourth season of “Fargo” and “Genius: Aretha” at Nat Geo have also been pushed back. HBO confirmed within the last week that two of its critically-acclaimed returning series — “Barry” and “Succession” — have suspended production as a precautionary measure.

Read Variety’s list of all the shows and films delayed due to the outbreak here.

HBO has released the first teaser trailer for its newest high-profile limited series, “I Know This Much Is True.” Ruffalo is serving double duty as he plays twin brothers, much like James Franco did in HBO’s “The Deuce.” Lest that seem like too much Ruffalo (if there is such a thing), the six-episode series boasts a stellar cast of fabulous actresses that includes Kathryn Hahn, Melissa Leo, Juliette Lewis, Archie Punjabi, Imogen Poots, and Rosie O’Donnell.

The series is based on the bestselling novel by Wally Lamb, and was adapted for the screen by Derek Cianfrance and Gina Prince-Bythewood. Cianfrance directs all six episodes as well. HBO will premiere “I Know This Much Is True” on April 27.

According to HBO, the series stars Ruffalo “as identical twin brothers Dominick and Thomas Birdsey in a family saga that follows their parallel lives in an epic story of betrayal, sacrifice and forgiveness.

Exclusive: Aisling Franciosi (The Nightingale), John Procaccino (A Most Violent Year), Rob Huebel (Childrens Hospital), Philip Ettinger (First Reformed) and Michael Greyeyes (True Detective) have been cast in HBO’s I Know This Much Is True, a six-episode limited drama series based on Wally Lamb’s bestselling book, from Mark Ruffalo, who stars in a dual role and executive produces, Derek Cianfrance (The Place Beyond the Pines) and FilmNation Entertainment.

Written, directed and executive produced by Cianfrance, I Know This Much Is True is a family saga that follows the parallel lives of identical twin brothers Dominick and Thomas Birdsey, played by Ruffalo, in an epic story of betrayal, sacrifice, and forgiveness, set against the backdrop of 20th century America.

Franciosi will play young Dessa Constantine. Procaccino will portray Ray Birdsey, Dominick and Thomas’ stepfather. Huebel is Leo, Dominick’s best friend.Ettinger will play the young adult Dominick and Thomas Birdsey.

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