HBO Partners with Australian Broadcasting Corp. for Chris Lilley Series THR

HBO is partnering with the Australian Broadcasting Corp. to produce a 12-episode series from Australian comedian Chris Lilley, called "Angry Boys," reports The Hollywood Reporter.

The network previously acquired his mockumentary series "Summer Heights High." It’s HBO’s first Australian co-production.

The new series will also be in mockumentary style and will examine what it means to be a 21st century boy.

--Elizabeth Jensen