Gerald McRaney Joins Murdaugh Murders Series at Hulu (EXCLUSIVE)
Gerald McRaney is the latest addition to the Murdaugh family limited series in the works at Hulu, Variety has learned exclusively.
Previously announced cast members include Jason Clarke, Patricia Arquette, J. Smith-Cameron, Johnny Berchtold, Will Harrison, Brittany Snow, Noah Emmerich, Kathleen Wilhoite, and Tommy Dewey. The series is based on the true story of Maggie and Alex Murdaugh as well as the reporting of Mandy Matney, journalist and creator of the 'Murdaugh Murders' podcast. Clarke will play Alex, while Arquette will play Maggie. Snow will star as Matney.
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The Murdaugh family were powerful players in the Lowcountry region of South Caroline, wielding great legal and political influence. But for the better part of a decade, the family has been accused of involvement in a variety of crimes, ranging from fraud to murder. In addition to the 'Murdaugh Murders' podcast, they have been the subject of multiple docuseries and news specials.
McRaney will play Randolph Murdaugh. He is described as 'The lion of the Lowcountry. Randolph Murdaugh is the powerful patriarch of the Murdaugh clan and the epitome of a Southern Good Ol' Boy. Like his father and grandfather before him, Randolph served as Solicitor for nearly 30 years while also running the family's lucrative firm. Randolph has always been able navigate any trouble his family has encountered, but the latest crisis may prove beyond even his own considerable power.'
McRaney received two Emmy nominations for best guest actor in a drama for the hit NBC series 'This Is Us,' winning the award in 2017. His other recent TV credits include 'Paradise' at Hulu, 'NCIS: Los Angeles' at CBS, and 'House of Cards' at Netflix. He is also known for his roles in shows like 'Deadwood,' 'Simon & Simon,' and 'Major Dad.'
He is repped by Artists & Representatives.
Michael D. Fuller and Erin Lee Carr are co-creators and executive producers on the series, with Fuller also set to serve as showrunner. Nick Antosca and Alex Hedlund will executive produce under their Eat the Cat banner, with Matney also executive producing. UCP is the studio. Antosca and Eat the Cat are currently under an overall deal at UCP.
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