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David Chase Returns to HBO: Inside His Shocking MKUltra Thriller

David Chase is making his return to HBO with a new limited series. The project will explore the CIA's controversial MKUltra mind control program. It focuses on Sidney Gottlieb, the chemist who led these dangerous experiments. This marks Chase's first major television project since The Sopranos ended in 2007.

Key Points: Sopranos Creator David Chase MKUltra Series for HBO

  • Series based on non-fiction book about CIA's MKUltra program
  • Focuses on chemist Sidney Gottlieb, known as The Black Sorcerer
  • Explores dangerous mind control experiments during Cold War
  • Chase will write adaptation under his HBO first-look deal
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David Chase returning to HBO with 'Project: MKUltra'

David Chase returns to HBO with 'Project: MKUltra,' a limited series about CIA mind control experiments and chemist Sidney Gottlieb.

"Project: MKUltra is a dramatic thriller centered on the infamous chemist and spymaster Sidney Gottlieb - Deadline"

Los Angeles, October 23

The Sopranos creator David Chase is returning to HBO with 'Project: MKUltra', a limited series.

The project will be based on the non-fiction book Project Mind Control: Sidney Gottlieb, the CIA, and the Tragedy of MKUltra by author John Lisle, as per Deadline.

Chase has optioned the book and will write the adaptation, which falls under the first-look deal his company Riverain Pictures has at HBO.

Project: MKUltra is a dramatic thriller centered on the infamous chemist and spymaster Sidney Gottlieb, often known as The Black Sorcerer, who headed the CIA's MKUltra Psychedelic program, which conducted dangerous and deadly mind control experiments on willing - and unwilling - subjects during the height of the Cold War. Gottlieb is also known as the unwitting godfather of the entire LSD counterculture.

Chase and Nicole Lambert serve as executive producers on Project: MKUltra for Riverain Pictures, where Nicole Lambert also heads Production and Development.

Chase is a seven-time Emmy winner, earning five for The Sopranos--including two for Outstanding Drama Series.

As per Deadline, after the show starring the late James Gandofini wrapped its six-season run in 2007, Chase focused his attention on features, writing, directing and producing the 2012 film Not Fade Away and co-writing and producing The Sopranos prequel movie The Many Saints Of Newark, released in 2021.

- ANI

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Rohit P
The CIA's mind control experiments sound like something straight out of a Bollywood thriller! Interesting to see Hollywood tackling real historical conspiracies. David Chase is the right person for this dark material.
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Arjun K
While I appreciate Chase's work, I hope this series doesn't glorify the unethical experiments. Human rights violations should be portrayed with the seriousness they deserve, not as entertainment. Important topic though!
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Sarah B
The connection to LSD counterculture is fascinating! As someone who studied psychology, MKUltra's impact on mental health research was devastating. Hope this series educates people about the dangers of unethical science.
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Vikram M
Finally some quality content coming! After The Many Saints of Newark, I was worried about Chase's direction. This sounds much more promising. The Cold War era makes for great drama. Can't wait! 🍿
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Kavya N
The part about "willing and unwilling subjects" is chilling. Makes you think about how far governments will go in the name of national security. Important story that needs to be told.

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