Stranger Times, The Player, Luke Cage, and other TV productions have made recent TV show casting, TV movie casting, and TV directing news. These shows and movies air on Netflix and NBC.
Stranger Things (Netflix)
– Finn Wolfhard will co-star in the series as Mike, a bullied 12-year-old who becomes an unlikely hero in the quest to save his best friend.
– Millie Brown will portray a mysterious character that Mike meets in the woods.
– Gaten Matarazzo will play Dustin.
– Caleb McLaughlin will play Lucas, an opinionated friend of Mike’s.
– Noah Schnapp portrays Will in the series, a small and sensitive boy who doesn’t fit into the 1980’s definition of normal, who vanishes into thin air.
– Natalia Dyer will play Nancy, Mike’s older sister.
– Charlie Heaton portrays Jonathan, Will’s teenage brother.
The Duffer Brothers are writing, directing and co-showrunning the series
Luke Cage (Netflix)
Alfre Woodard is finalizing a deal to star opposite Mike Colter in Luke Cage
Woodard will play a lead character listed on the breakdown as Minetta, a powerful woman in local politics who will have an impact on Luke Cage’s life. No one is commenting, but I hear she may actually be playing a version of Marvel villain Black Mariah, a nemesis to Luke Cage as well as Iron Fist. In the comics, she is a professional criminal and a drug dealer.
The Player (NBC)
Daisy Betts (Chicago Fire, Last Resort) is set for a recurring arc on NBC’s drama series The Player…Betts…will play Alex’s (Philip Winchester) ex-wife.
Shades Of Blue (NBC)
Antonio Jaramillo (Savages) has been cast in a recurring role opposite Jennifer Lopez on NBC’s new drama series Shades Of Blue…Jaramillo…will play Miguel Zepeda an ex-boyfriend of Harlee Santos (Lopez).
Blood & Oil (ABC)
Wilson Bethel (The Astronaut Wives Club) has joined ABC’s new fall drama series Blood & Oil in a recurring role…Bethel will play Finn, a charismatic but poor businessman, who owns a food truck, and partners up with Kess (Keston John) and Ada’ (Yaani King).
Finding Carter (MTV)
Jackson Rathbone (Twilight franchise) has booked a major recurring role on MTV’s Finding Carter. He will play Jared, a charismatic guy with a good business sense. Although, his core values waiver when he falls for an underaged teen (Kathryn Prescott) and engages in shady/questionable business practices.
Animal Kingdom (TNT)
Ben Robson (Vikings) has landed a lead role in TNT’s drama pilot Animal Kingdom
Robson will play Craig, the tough, fearless middle son of the Cody crime family. A veteran criminal, he is an extreme-sports maniac and the most daring of the Codys.
Trial (Netflix)
Olivia Thirlby (Juno) is set to co-star opposite Billy Bob Thornton in Trial
Thirlby will play Lucy Kittridge, a whip-smart, driven to succeed, high-powered attorney who knows what she wants, which is money, sex, and respect. Underneath the tomboy tough exterior still beats the soul of a 21st century idealist, meaning she still wants justice but she’s still pretty sure money is the only sure way to get it.
The Arrangement (E!)
Christine Evangelista (Chicago Fire) has landed the lead in E!’s hourlong pilot The Arrangement
The Arrangement follows Megan Morrison (Evangelista), a beautiful young actress who auditions for the female lead in a summer blockbuster playing opposite Kyle West (Josh Henderson), the hottest actor of the moment. After an amazing audition segues into a dream-like first date, Megan’s Cinderella story takes a turn to the bizarre when she is presented with a contract that details an entire relationship with Kyle. Megan must weigh her options and the benefits and consequences to her career and her life overall… and decide whether or not she will accept “the arrangement.”
American Crime (ABC)
Stephanie Sigman (Spectre) has booked a recurring role in the second season of ABC drama series American Crime. She’ll play Monica Ava, an administrator at an Indianapolis public school whose loyalties and values are put into conflict as she’s faced with systemic bias within the school system.
Hawaii Five-O (CBS)
Michael Maize (National Treasure: Book Of Secrets) is set as a recurring on the upcoming 6th season of CBS’ Hawaii Five-O. He will play Aaron. Tough and athletic, Aaron thinks he can barrel his way out of trouble when the team wants a word with him about a drug-related murder. Once in custody, the teams learns Aaron is a major criminal with connections.
Incorporated (Syfy)
Dennis Haysbert (24), David Hewlett (Stargate Atlantis) and Ian Tracey (Wayward Pines) have joined the cast of Syfy pilot Incorporated.
Dennis Haysbert plays the series regular role of Julian, Head of Security and probably the most feared person at SPIGA headquarters. Part detective and part grand inquisitor, Julian is a tenacious investigator with an uncanny ability to sniff out moles and traitors in the company. Hewlett will play Chad, a high-level executive at SPIGA, the all-powerful company in Incorporated, who has reached his position by appeasing his superiors and taking credit for the achievements of his subordinates. Tracey is Terrence, a corrupt businessman who quickly becomes a benefactor to Theo (Eddie Ramos), but could also become a threat to Ben’s plans for SPIGA.
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