Is Spike Lee Directed ‘David Byrne’s American Utopia’ coming to HBO?

Last year David Byrne’s American Utopia was a super hit. The same show is again returning to HBO this year. All HBO viewers must be happy to hear this great news. Spike Lee just finished his Vietnam war-based movie Da 5 Bloods that released on Netflix. Very soon, the movie topped the most-viewed chart. Now without any rest, Spike Lee is back with the new project. Is Spike Lee Directed ‘David Byrne’s American Utopia’ coming to HBO? Scroll down to know more about David Byrne’s American Utopia.

What is David Byrne’s American Utopia?

Thank you, @nprmusic, for including #AmericanUtopia on your list of the best @nbcsnl musical performances this season! We're in good company. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/CvyEdZrVJ6

— David Byrne's American Utopia on Broadway (@americanutopia) May 12, 2020

David Byrne is famous for his musical album Broadway. He then did a show on the same name. Between October 2019 and February 2020, he and his 11 musician friends performed many songs from his original album. The show received amazing reviews. Soon the viewership sparked high. And the show even broke many records in audience numbers. Such a successful show is coming back to HBO and that’s amazing.

What HBO says on David Byrne’s American Utopia?

HBO’s Programming Executive Nina Rosenstein says, “David Byrne’s American Utopia is a uniquely transformative experience and a perfect example of how entertainment can bring us together during these challenging times.” She also adds, “Spike’s brilliant direction adds a level of intimacy to this powerful performance. And we’re so thrilled to share this groundbreaking show with our audience.”

What Byrne says about Spike Lee?

We are honored to receive the Elliot Norton Award for Outstanding Visiting Production, Musical for our time in Boston at the Emerson Colonial Theatre last fall. Thank you, Elliot Norton Awards! 🧠 pic.twitter.com/GcoOPVWRIW

— David Byrne's American Utopia on Broadway (@americanutopia) May 16, 2020

Byrne says that he is a huge fan of director Spike Lee. He adds, “Spike and I have crossed paths many times over the years, obviously I’m a huge fan and now finally here was an opportunity for us to work together. I am thrilled with the result. The Broadway show was a wonderful challenge as well as an opportunity — it was a joy to perform and, well, best to let the quotes speak for themselves. Thrilled that this show and the subjects it addresses will now reach a wider audience.”

What Spike Lee says about David Byrne’s American Utopia?

Spike Lee-directed filmed version of "David Byrne's American Utopia" to premiere on HBO https://t.co/BrnqgbJvVi pic.twitter.com/7v545qwyHH

— Variety (@Variety) June 16, 2020

Spike Lee says that it was his honor to work with David Byrne. “It is my honor and privilege that my art brother, Mr. David Byrne, asked me to join him in concert, to invite me into his magnificent world of American Utopia and that’s the‘once in a lifetime’ truth, Ruth. Ya-dig? Sho-nuff. Peace and love. Be safe.” There is no official release date for the movie. But fans speculate the movie hits HBO later this year. Get ready to immerse yourself in the musical showers.