HBO to co-produce Chris Lilley project

October 01, 2009 HBO is teaming with the Australian Broadcasting Corp. to co-produce "Angry Boys," a 12-episode series from Australian comedian Chris Lilley, the creator of hit mockumentary series "Summer Heights High" and "We Can Be Heroes." HBO, ABC and Lilley got in business last year when HBO acquired eight episodes of the critically praised "Summer." Exploring what it means to be a 21st century boy by putting males under the microscope, "Angry Boys" will be made in Lilley's signature mock documentary style, with Lilley again expected to play a range of characters.

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