‘Myron Bolitar’ Series Adds 10 To Cast, Including Melissa Benoist, Bebe Neuwirth, Jamie Hector, Quincy Isaiah 30 minutes ago ‘Morning Show’ to End With Season 5 at Apple TV 3 hours ago Tyler Perry’s ‘Beauty in Black’ Gets Surprise Season 4 Renewal After Final Season Announcement 6 hours ago Netflix has added ten new cast members to its “ Myron Bolitar ” series. Ra’Mya Latiah Aikens (“Romeo and Juliet” (Shakespeare in the Park)) has joined the show in a series regular role. In addition, the show has added nine recurring guest stars.
They are: Isaiah Hill (“Swagger,” “One Spoon of Chocolate”), Amanda Warren (“East New York,” “The Night Agent”), Quincy Isaiah (“Winning Time”), Bebe Neuwirth (“Chicago” (Broadway), “The Faculty”), Griffin Dunne (“After Hours,” “This Is Us”), Melissa Benoist (“The Waterfront,” “Supergirl”), Charlie Tahan (“A Complete Unknown,” “Ozark”), Jamie Hector (“Bosch,” “The Wire”), and Sandrine Holt (“Your Friends & Neighbors,” “The Shrouds”). Related Stories 'Terrifier' Star David Howard Thornton Joins 'Behind the Mask II: The Return of Leslie Vernon' (EXCLUSIVE) FrightFest Reveals Lineup, Sets Abner Pastoll’s ‘Nervous’ as Opening Film (EXCLUSIVE) Full character descriptions can be found below. Popular on Variety The new additions join previously announced series leads Colin Woodell, KJ Apa, and Diane Guerrero , as well as recently revealed cast members Chloe Fineman, Jabari Banks, Jamie McShane, and Ben McKenzie.
The show is inspired by Harlan Coben’s popular Myron Bolitar books, of which 12 have been published. The logline states, “After an injury ends his NBA dreams, Myron Bolitar (Woodell) reinvents himself as a sports agent — using charm, smarts, and a ruthless partner to navigate the high-stakes and dirty world of sports, where saving his clients often means risking himself.” David E. Kelley and Kyle Long serve as writers, showrunners, and executive producers on “Myron Bolitar,” with Kelley executive producing via David E.
Kelley Productions (DEKP). Matthew Tinker of DEKP will also executive produce along with Coben via Final Twist Productions and Rick Muirragui. Greg Yaitaines will executive produce and direct multiple episodes.
Ra’Mya Latiah Aikens as Wanda Green — Dwayne Richmond’s charming and smart fiancée determined to protect Dwayne and their relationship. Isaiah Hill as Jayden Elder — An incoming college freshman, Jayden is a generational basketball player primed to be the first overall pick in the NBA draft. Amanda Warren as Deanna Richmond — Dwayne Richmond’s mother, she worries about the pressure on her son, but has complete faith in Myron.
Quincy Isaiah as Rodney Keys — One of Myron’s clients, Rodney is an NBA player with a big heart and questionable decision-making skills. Bebe Neuwirth as Ellen Bolitar — Myron’s mother, a former public defender, who lives in a house Myron bought for his parents before his basketball career came to a grinding halt. Griffin Dunne as Alan Bolitar — Myron’s father, who is extremely close with Myron, serving as a source of good advice and unwavering support.
Melissa Benoist as Valerie Simpson — A former tennis star launching a comeback five years after a tragic, mysterious breakdown on center court. Charlie Tahan as Roger Quincy — An off-kilter man who doesn’t want to be defined by his past but can’t seem to stay stay away from it. Jamie Hector as Avery Crowder — A man with a criminal past determined to succeed in the business of sports — and by any means necessary.
Sandrine Holt as Detective Sharon Steele — A detective in the major case squad, she is brought in to help investigate a high-profile crime. (Pictured, left to right: Melissa Benoist, Bebe Neuwirth, Jamie Hector, Quincy Isaiah, Ra’Mya Latiah Aikens) Fortnite Adds ‘The Odyssey’ Skins for Odysseus and Agamemnon Christopher Nolan Says ‘Odyssey’ Backlash Over Casting and More Is ‘Irrelevant’ and He’s Learned Not to Worry: ‘Remember, I Spent 10 Years Dealing With Batman’ Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Movie Is Making Gen Z Listen to the Book (EXCLUSIVE) Christopher Nolan’s Oscar ‘Odyssey’: Can Matt Damon, Monsters and Mythology Deliver Another Best Picture Statue? Quentin Tarantino Plans to Retire After His Next Movie.
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