HBO's The Wizard of Lies Starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Robert De Niro Set for May 20

HBO just released the first official image from it's upcoming The Wizard Of Lies starring Robert De Niro as Bernie Madoff and Michelle Pfeiffer as Ruth Madoff. 

The film showcases the behind the scenes machinations of Madoff's ponzi scheme, family and the outcome of the deception. The talented actors were spotted on the streets of NYC filming and totally in character as the couple. Not only that but HBO has confirmed the premiere date of the film will commence Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 8pm. 

Based on the top selling book by Diana B. Henriques The Wizard of Lies: Bernie Madoff and the Death of Trust. Directed by Barry Levinson and starring Robert De Niro, who also serves as an executive producer, and Michelle Pfeiffer as Bernie and Ruth Madoff, the film examines Bernie Madoff's epic Ponzi scheme the resulted in a massive ripple effect in his life and in the country. Alessandro Nivola, Nathan Darrow, Kristen Connolly, Lily Rabe and Hank Azaria also star.

Photo: Craig Blankenhorn / HBO.