Triple threat talent Michael Mann (Ali, Heat, Aviator), director, screenwriter and producer delivered a pilot to HBO which took their breath away so much that they immediately picked it up. Written by David Milch (NYPD Blue, Deadwood), the new drama series ‘Luck,’ is a provocative look at horseracing- the owners, gamblers, jockeys and diverse gaming industry players. Superstar Dustin Hoffman will star along with Dennis Farina, Jason Gedrick, Nick Nolte, to name a few and Jill Hennessy will guest star. Looks like HBO is the lucky one.