The new mystery seriesThe Boroughshas gotten six new cast members.The Boroughsis an upcoming Netflix show that takes place in a retirement community wherein a group of people have to protect residents from an alien invasion. It isproduced by Matt and Ross Duffer, who are collectively known as The Duffer Brothers. They are best known for their work on the award-winningNetflix seriesStranger Things.
As perNetflix,The Boroughshas found six new cast members. They includeAlfred Molina, Geena Davis, Alfre Woodard, Denis O’Hare, Clarke Peters, and Bill Pullman.While the full character descriptions have not been revealed, their roles have mostly been assigned. This includes Molina stepping in to play Sam, Davis as Renee, Woodard as Judy, and Peters as Art. In addition to the casting reveals, the announcement also revealed that Ben Tayor will direct the first episode and multiple others in the series.
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The Boroughsis created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, and executive produced by the Duffer Brothers.It was first announced at Netflix back in April 2023, with only the basic production information being made available. Taylor will also executive produce alongside the Duffers and Hilary Leavitt. Now, there is also a logline for the series, which reads as follows: “In a seemingly picturesque retirement community, a group of unlikely heroes must band together to stop an otherworldly threat from stealing the one thing they don’t have… time.”
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The Boroughs' cast brings a variety of backgrounds that will create an eclectic ensemble.Molina is known for his work in theSpider-Manfilmsas well as movies likeFrida,Boogie Nights, andMagnolia. Woodard is a four-time Emmy winning actor, having been recognized for shows such asThe PracticeandMiss Evers' Boys. Peters is also experienced in the television industry, having played a key character on theacclaimed seriesThe Wire.
Having such a highly accomplished cast is a great sign forThe Boroughs, as it means that the show will be able tocreate a strong foundation for its cast of “unlikely heroes.“The series takes a very different casting approach than the Duffer Brothers' most notable show,Strangers Things, which relied on a cast of younger, primarily unknown actors.The Boroughswill make use of seasoned veterans in casting selections looking to make a powerhouse ensemble.
