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Netflix Casts Betty Gilpin, Alec Baldwin, David Costabile for Casino Drama 'The Roman'

Entertainment5/12/2026
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Netflix has filled out the main cast for its upcoming Las Vegas casino series 'The Roman'. Betty Gilpin, Alec Baldwin, and David Costabile have joined Oscar Isaac as series regulars in the drama created by Brian Koppelman and David Levien. The eight-episode series will be executive produced by Martin Scorsese and directed by JC Chandor.

Facts First

  • Betty Gilpin, Alec Baldwin, and David Costabile join Oscar Isaac in the Netflix drama.
  • The series is set in present-day Las Vegas and follows casino president Robert 'Bobby Red' Redman.
  • Netflix has ordered eight episodes for the series created by Brian Koppelman and David Levien.
  • Executive producers include Martin Scorsese and director JC Chandor.
  • The project was first announced in December and features a high-profile creative team.

What Happened

Netflix has confirmed the main cast for its upcoming original series 'The Roman', with Betty Gilpin, Alec Baldwin, and David Costabile joining as series regulars alongside lead Oscar Isaac. The series, created by Brian Koppelman and David Levien, is set in the present-day Las Vegas casino business. Netflix has ordered eight episodes.

Why this Matters to You

If you enjoy prestige television dramas, you may soon have a new series to watch. The project brings together a notable cast including actors from 'GLOW', '30 Rock', and 'Billions', and pairs them with executive producers including Martin Scorsese. This suggests Netflix is investing in a high-caliber production for its drama lineup.

What's Next

Production on the eight-episode series is likely to begin soon. With the main cast set and director JC Chandor attached, filming could commence in the coming months. A release date for 'The Roman' on Netflix has not yet been announced.

Perspectives

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Film Critics characterize the production as a 'critically-acclaimed film' featuring an actor with 'acclaimed' previous performances.
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Story Analysts highlight the characterizations of the protagonists as 'formidable' and 'brilliant' or 'legendary and flint-eyed'.
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Genre Observers note the setting is framed as a 'modernized but still dangerous version of the legendary city'.