Director Alexander Payne previously exited the four-episode project, with Will Sharpe taking over.

HBO has accio’dHarry PotterstarDavid Thewlisfor its long-gestatingOlivia Colmanlimited seriesLandscapers.

Will Sharpe (Louis Wain,Flowers) replaced Payne and will direct all the episodes.

David Thewlis; Olivia Colman

David Thewlis and Olivia Colman play a murderous couple on the run on HBO’s “Landscapers.".Murray Close/Warner Bros.; David M. Benett/Getty Images

The real-life Mansfield, U.K.couple killed Susan’s parentsin 1998, and buried them in their backyard garden.

A release date forLandscapers an HBO and Sky Studios project has yet to be announced.