Film Music Reporter

Adem Ilhan is the composer of the new HBO original series Avenue 5. The show is created by Armando Iannucci (Veep, The Death of Stalin) and stars Hugh Laurie, Josh Gad, Zach Woods, Rebecca Front, Suzy Nakamura, Lenora Crichlow, Nikki Amuka-Bird and Ethan Phillips. The comedy is set 40 years in the future and revolves around the confident and suave captain of a space cruise ship with luxury amenities like gourmet buffets, a spa, an observation deck and yoga classes. Iannucci is also executive producing the project with Kevin Loader (Nowhere Boy, The Lady in the Van), Simon Blackwell (The Personal History of David Copperfield), Tony Roche (Succession) and Will Smith. Ilhan (The Ones Below, Free Rainer) has previously scored Iannucci’s feature directorial debut, In the Loop. Avenue 5 will premiere this Sunday, January 19 on HBO. Visit the official show website for updates.