HBO to Air Elisabeth Moss-Starring ‘Tokyo Project’ From Lena Dunham

Writer-director Richard Shepard previously worked with Dunham on HBO’s “Girls”

Elisabeth Moss
Photograph by Matt Sayles for TheWrap

HBO will air “Tokyo Project,” a short film starring Elisabeth Moss that debuted at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival.

It was written, directed and produced by Richard Shepard, who directed 12 episodes of HBO’s “Girls.”

“Tokyo Project,” airing Oct. 14 with a 30-minute runtime, is set in the title city and follows a mysterious romance between two strangers as they explore Tokyo’s nightlife. “Girls” executive producers Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner are executive producers of the short.

“This was a true labor of love,” Shepard said. “Shooting in Tokyo with this perfect cast and crew. And to have it end up at HBO is my dream come true.

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