Oscar Isaac to Lead and Produce Netflix Drama Set in Las Vegas Casino
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Oscar Isaac has been cast as the lead in an upcoming Netflix drama series set in the high-stakes Las Vegas casino business. The eight-episode series, created by Brian Koppelman and David Levien, will feature Isaac as a casino president fighting to secure his position. Isaac has also entered a first-look producing deal with Netflix, deepening his partnership with the streamer.
Facts First
- Oscar Isaac is cast as the lead in an upcoming Netflix drama set in a modern Las Vegas casino.
- The series was created by Brian Koppelman and David Levien, who will also serve as writers, executive producers, and showrunners.
- Netflix has ordered eight episodes of the hour-long drama, with Martin Scorsese and JC Chandor attached as executive producers.
- Isaac has entered a producing deal with Netflix, granting the streamer first-look rights to projects from his company, Mad Gene.
- Isaac will also serve as an executive producer on the Las Vegas series via Mad Gene.
What Happened
Netflix has cast Oscar Isaac in the lead role of an untitled drama series set in the present-day Las Vegas casino business. The streamer has ordered eight episodes of the series, which was created by Brian Koppelman and David Levien. Isaac will play Robert 'Bobby Red' Redman, the president of a top hotel casino who must make risky moves to secure his position. Concurrently, Isaac has entered into a producing deal with Netflix, giving the streamer first-look rights to film and series projects from his production company, Mad Gene.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan of Oscar Isaac's work in films like 'Dune' or series like 'Moon Knight', you can look forward to seeing him in a new, high-profile role. The involvement of creators like Brian Koppelman and David Levien and executive producers like Martin Scorsese suggests a project with significant creative ambition, which could lead to a compelling new drama for your watchlist. The deal also means Isaac is likely to develop more projects for Netflix in the future, potentially expanding the streamer's library of original content.
What's Next
Production on the eight-episode series will move forward with JC Chandor set to direct and executive produce. The producing deal with Isaac's Mad Gene company could lead to the announcement of additional film or series projects for Netflix in the coming months.