Television-Film Writing
Riccardo DiLoreto is a television & screenwriter; he recently wrote on Apple TV's critically acclaimed series BLACK BIRD, created by Dennis Lehane, as well as on HBO's VINYL and BOARDWALK EMPIRE (WGA nomination); in-development with Netflix: White Devil Kingpin, co-written with Oscar nominated writer Terence Winter. Current development: WITNESS #1 for Mandalay Entertainment, Jon S. Baird attached to direct. DET. CARUSO, based on the true story about a stolen Salvador Dalí painting from Rikers Island; Noble Jones attached to direct. DARROW’S NIGHTMARE, based on the non-fiction book by Nelson Johnson. Rivalry: the Kid vs. the Clipper, a limited series about the historic 1941 baseball season between Ted Williams (.406) and Joe DiMaggio (56). Over the years, he has developed projects for numerous studios and producers, as well as with legendary writer Nicholas Pileggi, about the life of former New York City Mayor, Ed Koch. Repped at IAG. If you are interested in reading any produced or un-produced scripts, email diloreto.rick@gmail.com
Black Bird (Apple)
Story Editor - All Episodes
Co-Writer, Ep. 3, “Hand to Mouth” with Sean K. Smith
Created and executive produced by Dennis Lehane. Starring Taron Egerton, Paul Walter Hauser, Ray Liotta and Greg Kinnear.
Vinyl (HBO)
Staff Writer - All Episodes
Co-Writer, Ep. 8 “E.A.B” with Michael Mitnick
Executive Produced by Martin Scorsese, Mick Jagger and Terence Winter. Starring Bobby Cannavale, Ray Romano and Olivia Wilde.
Boardwalk Empire (HBO)
Staff Writer - Season 5
Co-Writer, Ep. 7 “Friendless Child” with Cristine Chambers and Howard Korder
Executive Produced by Terence Winter, Tim Van Patten, Howard Korder and Martin Scorsese. Starring Steve Buscemi, Kelly MacDonald, Vincent Piazza and Stephen Graham.