On the same backlot where Alfred Hitchcock shotPsycho, another psychological thriller is being made.

This time the heroine isnt a blonde, but a brunette specifically, Julia Roberts.

To me, theres something about these old-school thrillers, saysMr.

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Robotcreator Sam Esmail, who executive produces and directs all ofHomecomings first 10 episodes.

Im talking about the Hitchcock thrillers where it was just about people and not about CGI.

That is what we hope this show does.

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After UCP optioned the rights, Roberts picked it to be her TV-series debut.

Julia sorta raised her hand, remembers Esmail.

Explains Esmail, I didnt want to compromise those scenes and add pyrotechnics to expand into a one-hour show.

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(Homecomingwas given a two-season order by Amazon.)

Sounds a lot like Heidis journey.

HomecomingBTSPictured: creator/director, Sam Esmail and Bobby Cannavale

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