Dustin Hoffman set to star in series pilot for HBO
 

Dustin Hoffman could be coming to TV in an HBO series about the world of horse racing and gambling. HBO says the two-time Oscar winner will star in the pilot of "Luck," a prospective drama series from producer David Milch.
Hoffman would portray a career criminal heavily involved in gambling. Hoffman is 72 years old, but has never been a regular in series television. He did win an Emmy in 1986 for his performance in a TV version of the play "Death of a Salesman."
Dennis Farina, who previously starred on "Law & Order," is also in the cast.
"Luck" would be Milch's third series created for HBO. His past credits include "Deadwood" and "John from Cincinnati," as well as "NYPD Blue" on ABC.