Shalom Brune-Franklin and Jimmy O. Yang Join Oscar Isaac in Netflix's 'The Roman'
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Netflix has added Shalom Brune-Franklin and Jimmy O. Yang to the cast of its upcoming Las Vegas drama series 'The Roman'. The eight-episode series, starring Oscar Isaac as a casino president, is created by 'Billions' showrunners Brian Koppelman and David Levien and will be executive produced by Martin Scorsese. The new cast members will play key characters in the high-stakes world of the show.
Facts First
- Shalom Brune-Franklin joins the cast as Jessica Christine 'JC' Griffin, an ambitious casino host and fixer.
- Jimmy O. Yang joins the cast as Rich Tzu, a sophisticated executive who is a rival to Bobby.
- The series stars Oscar Isaac as Robert 'Bobby Red' Redman, president of a prominent Las Vegas hotel casino.
- The show is created by Brian Koppelman and David Levien, known for 'Billions' and 'Rounders'.
- Martin Scorsese is an executive producer for the eight-episode, present-day drama.
What Happened
Netflix has announced that actors Shalom Brune-Franklin and Jimmy O. Yang have joined the cast of its new drama series 'The Roman'. The series is an eight-episode, hour-long drama set in present-day Las Vegas, starring Oscar Isaac as casino president Robert 'Bobby Red' Redman. Shalom Brune-Franklin will play Jessica Christine 'JC' Griffin, an ambitious rising star at the casino. Jimmy O. Yang will play Rich Tzu, a sophisticated executive who serves as a rival to Bobby. They join a previously announced cast that includes Betty Gilpin, Alec Baldwin, and David Costabile.
Why this Matters to You
If you enjoy prestige television dramas, this series may become a significant new addition to your watchlist. The involvement of creators from 'Billions' and an executive producer like Martin Scorsese suggests a high-caliber production focused on power and ambition, which could offer compelling storytelling. The expansion of the cast with these actors indicates that the show's world is being fleshed out with complex characters, potentially leading to a richer viewing experience when it is released.
What's Next
Production on the series is likely to move forward with this expanded cast. JC Chandor is set to direct the first two episodes. As filming progresses, more details about the plot and release window for 'The Roman' may be announced.