On August 12, 2015, it was reported that talks between HBO and Milch had resumed regarding a "Deadwood" film. In January 2016, HBO gave Milch the green-light to write a script for the film. On August 1, 2016, Casey Bloys, HBO's new head of programming, stated that Milch was writing the script for a "Deadwood" movie. On April 19, 2017, McShane announced that Milch submitted a script for a two-hour "Deadwood" movie to HBO, saying: "two-hour movie script has been delivered to HBO. If they don't deliver [a finished product, blame them." McShane said that he hoped to discuss the film with Milch further, and said of the original cast returning that "we'd all love to do it ... It would be nice to see all of the old gang again." On November 12, 2017, TVLine reported that the "Deadwood" movie was set to begin production in fall 2018, although HBO had not officially green-lit the project.