The Westies (TV series)
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| Genre | Crime drama |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Network | MGM+ |
The Westies is an upcoming MGM+ crime drama television series set in New York in the 1980s, set in the world of the Westies criminal gang.
Premise
In 1980s Hell's Kitchen, New York, two men who knew each other from childhood take differing paths in life with one a police officer and the other a member of the Westies criminal gang.[1]
Cast
Main
- J. K. Simmons as Eamon Sweeney
- Titus Welliver as Glenn Keenan
- Tom Brittney as James “Jimmy” Roarke
- Jessica Frances Dukes as Birdie Polk
- Stanley Morgan as Mickey Flanagan
- Sarah Bolger as Bridget Walsh
- Allen Leech as Brendan Cahill
- Hamish Allan-Headly as John Gotti
- Vincent Walsh as Eddie Breen
- Hilary McCormack as Erin Malone
Recurring
- Aidan Wojtak-Hissong as Danny Keenan
- Jeremy Walmsley as Pat
- Dylan Taylor as Connor
Production
The series marks the third collaboration between screenwriter Chris Brancato and MGM+ after Hotel Cocaine and The Godfather of Harlem. It is created and executive produced by Brancato and Michael Panes. Brancato serves as showrunner on the series.[2]
The cast is led by J. K. Simmons, Tom Brittney and Titus Welliver, with Jessica Frances Dukes.[3][4][5] In July 2025, it was announced that Stanley Morgan, Sarah Bolger, Allen Leech, Hamish Allan-Headly, Vincent Walsh, Richard Schiff and Hilary McCormack were cast.[6][7]
In September 2025, Aidan Wojtak-Hissong, Jeremy Walmsley and Dylan Taylor joined the series in recurring roles.[8]
Filming got underway in Hamilton and Toronto, Ontario in July 2025.[3][9][1]
Release
The series is set to premiere in the United States on MGM+ on July 12, 2026.[10]
References
- ^ a b McPherson, Chris (July 9, 2025). "'Bosch's Titus Welliver Compares His New MGM+ Crime Series With J. K. Simmons to His Hit Prime Series [Exclusive]". Collider. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 18, 2025). "MGM+ Orders 'The Westies' 1980s Crime Drama Series From Chris Brancato". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (May 28, 2025). "J.K. Simmons To Headline 'The Westies' MGM+ Series". Desdline Hollywood. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (June 24, 2025). "Tom Brittney To Co-Lead MGM+ Series 'The Westies' With J.K. Simmons". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (June 11, 2025). "Jessica Frances Dukes Joins MGM+'s 'The Westies' As Series Regular". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (July 22, 2025). "MGM+ Crime Drama 'Westies' Casts Stanley Morgan, Sarah Bolger (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (July 30, 2025). "MGM+ Crime Drama 'The Westies' Adds Four Series Regulars (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ Petski, Denise (September 9, 2025). "'The Westies' Adds Three To Cast Of MGM+ Crime Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 9, 2025). "Titus Welliver To Star In 'The Westies' MGM+ Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
- ^ McPherson, Chris (March 17, 2026). "Titus Welliver's Gritty 'Bosch' Follow Up Sets Summer Release Date". Collider. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
External links
- The Westies at IMDb