This is... promising?
'True Detective' Season 3 Still Up in the Air as HBO Inks Deal with Nic Pizzolatto Through 2018
HBO has inked an overall deal with “True Detective” creator Nic Pizzolatto through 2018, Variety has learned. Under the new pact, a number of new projects from Pizzolatto are being considered, including future installments of “True Detective,” though a third season is still not a sure thing.
However, the deal paves the way for a go-ahead decision for another season of “True Detective.” Sources say HBO has been looking to make a change in the way the show is run, given the critical response to the second season, and has presented Pizzolatto with a number of options. Those options include: him working with a staff of writers, having a new showrunner come in, as well as him going it alone again. In all scenarios, he would remain an exec producer.
Sources say HBO has been pressing Pizzolatto for an answer so they can move forward with production on the show.
'True Detective' Season 3 Still Up in the Air as HBO Inks Deal with Nic Pizzolatto Through 2018