Geena Davis to Star as Serial Killer Dorothea Puente in HBO Drama

HBO is developing a new true crime drama series titled “Dorothea,” focusing on the life and crimes of serial killer Dorothea Puente, who operated in the 1980s. Geena Davis has been cast in the titular role of Dorothea Puente and will also serve as an executive producer for the project. Joshua Michael Stern is attached as the showrunner. Michael Rosenbaum and Jeff Frost are also executive producing the series through Frost’s Bristol Circle production company. Rosenbaum initially pitched the project to Frost, leading to its development at HBO. The series aims to explore the chilling story of Puente, who murdered tenants in her boarding house and buried their bodies on her property in Sacramento, California. Puente was convicted in 1988 for the murders of two individuals, but authorities suspected her of killing up to 15 people. Her case gained notoriety for its gruesome details and the deceptive facade she maintained while committing her crimes. The development of this drama marks a significant addition to the true crime genre on television, with a prominent actress taking on a complex and dark historical figure. Further details regarding the production timeline and additional cast members are expected to be announced as the project progresses.