article_snippet: (CNN)Kerry Washington is headed for HBO.
article_snippet: Called "Confirmation," the telepic — which is in development from HBO Films — will detail the explosive 1991
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article_snippet: Confirmation comes as star Washington was poised to film Warner Bros.' feature drama "Unforgettable" in the summer for director Amma Assante but the HBO project may take over the "Scandal" star's hiatus from her ABC Shonda Rhimes series.
article_snippet: For HBO, "Confirmation" comes as the premium cabler is building the premium cabler roster of original films.
article_snippet: Additionally, HBO is also prepping an adaptation of Bryan Cranston's Tony winner "All the Way" with Jay Roach attached to direct.
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article_snippet: The "Confirmation" deal also marks a big off-network sale for ABC Signature, the boutique arm of ABC Studios.
article_snippet: The "Confirmation" deal's also HBO's latest buy from an outside studio following series including
article_snippet: Warner Bros. Television's "The Leftovers" and upcoming "Westworld.
article_snippet: The Hollywood Reporter.