Robert Downey Jr to star in new HBO series

Robert Downey Jr and True Detective creator Nic Pizzolatto - who could think of a better team? Downey Jr is the king of Hollywood and Pizzolatto is one of the best writers in the business, so their combined powers should serve up something exciting.

Word on the streeet is that the project is going to be a Perry Mason reboot. The original Perry Mason series popular from 1957-66, told the story of a talented attorney.

It's not the first time Downey was in a tv series. If you grew up in the '90s then you would have caught enough his brilliant performance in tv hit Ally McBeal.

Known for his quirky and intense roles, it will be interesting to see what the talented star brings to the role.