HBO has ordered two pilots from The Wire creator David Simon, the first of which, entitled The Deuce, has brought on James Franco to star as twins. Breaking Bad director Michelle Maxwell MacLaren has been set to take the helm on the pilot episode, which explores the 1970s porn industry centered in New York City's Times Square. The second pilot, which doesn't have a title yet, is set in present day, following politicians on Capitol Hill and exploring how money influences the government. Here's what HBO programming president Michael Lombardo had to say in a statement regarding both of David Simon's projects.

"We are thrilled to continue our longstanding relationship with preeminent producer David Simon, whose keen eye and visceral perspective on today's socio-economic ills have set him apart from all others. No one else creates with such authenticity, integrity and brilliant realism. We are so fortunate to...