Baker's TakeJ.K. Simmons Leads MGM+ Crime Drama 'The Westies' Set in 1980s Hell's Kitchen
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MGM+ has released the first trailer and announced a July 12 premiere date for its upcoming crime drama 'The Westies,' starring J.K. Simmons. The series, co-created by 'Narcos' alum Chris Brancato, delves into the violent world of an Irish-American organized crime gang operating in early 1980s Hell's Kitchen, as reported by Deadline.
According to Decider, the show also stars Titus Welliver and is positioned as a gritty period piece for fans of 'Godfather of Harlem,' 'Boardwalk Empire,' and 'Narcos.' The series explores power struggles, rivalries, and brutal violence within the infamous gang, which competes with the Five Families for control of construction contracts tied to the Jacob Javitz Convention Center, Deadline noted.
"The Westies" is set in early 1980s Hell's Kitchen and follows an Irish-American organized crime gang competing with the Five Families for control of construction contracts tied to the Jacob Javitz Convention Center.
This backdrop of turf wars over lucrative city projects adds a layer of historical specificity to the drama, grounding the gang's conflicts in real New York development battles of the era. The premiere date of July 12 gives viewers a summer target for the new series, which promises to deliver the intense, character-driven storytelling Brancato is known for from his work on 'Narcos.'
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