Cooper Hoffman to Lead Gritty New Hulu Drama Pilot ‘Durango’

Hulu has officially tapped actor Cooper Hoffman to headline its upcoming drama pilot, 'Durango.' Known for his breakout role in 'Licorice Pizza,' Hoffman will portray Mikey, a former snowboarding prospect turned aimless 'ski bum' navigating a fractured life in a mountain town. The project, which also features a character named Bunny—a homeschooled runaway and diner waitress—explores the darker, unglamorous realities of life in a resort community. The series is set to examine themes of class struggle, substance use, and the consequences of poor decision-making, offering a grounded, character-driven perspective on extreme sports culture. By choosing Hoffman to lead the project, Hulu signals a commitment to a gritty, prestige-style narrative that favors psychological depth over simple spectacle. As the show enters production, industry observers are optimistic that its unique setting and character-focused writing could position it as a standout addition to the platform's portfolio of original prestige drama programming.