MGM+ Announces 'The Westies' Crime Drama Starring J.K. Simmons and Titus Welliver
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Michael Haskoor
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MGM+ is releasing a new crime drama called "The Westies," created by Narcos' Chris Brancato and starring J.K. Simmons and Titus Welliver. Set in 1980s Hell's Kitchen, the series follows the infamous Irish-American gang of the same name, exploring power struggles, rivalries, and brutal violence. The show is positioned as a gritty period crime drama for fans of Godfather of Harlem, Boardwalk Empire, and Narcos.
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· 3 pulledMove over, mobsters. MGM+ is heading back to the mean streets of 1980s Hell's Kitchen with The Westies, a new crime drama from Narcos creator Chris Brancato that stars Academy Award winner J.K. Simmons and Bosch favorite Titus Welliver.
Set against the backdrop of New York City's infamous Irish-American gang of the same name, the series follows the power struggles, rivalries, and brutal violence that defined one of the city's most notorious criminal organizations.
If you're a fan of gritty period crime dramas like Godfather of Harlem, Boardwalk Empire, or Narcos, this one should be on your radar.
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