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Hans India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Storms of legacy and loyalty
As the summer television season heats up, Netflix is diving into deeper, stormier waters with its latest original drama, The Waterfront. Slated for a June 19, 2025 premiere, the character-driven series unfolds along the windswept coastline of North Carolina, painting a haunting portrait of a powerful family grappling with secrets, betrayal, and the crumbling foundation of a once-unshakable empire. Inspired by true events, The Waterfront promises a moody blend of Southern gothic storytelling and contemporary family drama, setting the stage for one of the year's most talked-about releases. At the heart of the series lies the Buckley family — a longstanding dynasty that has ruled the fishing industry and culinary scene of Havenport for generations. But as the opening waves crash, it's clear that all is not well beneath the surface. Holt McCallany stars as Harlan Buckley, the ailing patriarch whose reemergence from the shadows throws his fractured family into further disarray. Opposite him, Maria Bello commands attention as Belle Buckley, a steely matriarch whose control over her family is slipping with every tide. Their son, Cane (Jake Weary), is left to shoulder the weight of the family business amidst crumbling finances and mounting pressure. Meanwhile, daughter Bree (Melissa Benoist), a recovering addict desperate to reclaim custody of her child, finds herself caught in a dangerous affair that threatens to expose deeply buried family secrets. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, the Buckleys must navigate both the literal and figurative storms gathering over Havenport. With a supporting cast that includes Topher Grace, Rafael L. Silva, Danielle Campbell, Humberly González, and Michael Gaston, the series weaves a dense tapestry of perspectives and past wounds. Zach Roerig and Dave Annable also join the ensemble, each portraying figures whose involvement with the Buckleys adds new layers of intrigue and moral ambiguity. Spearheading the series is none other than Kevin Williamson — best known for creating Scream and Dawson's Creek — who brings his knack for emotionally driven suspense and sharp dialogue to The Waterfront. Williamson teams up with a writers' room that includes Lloyd Gilyard Jr., Brenna Kouf, Michael Narducci, Hannah Schneider, and Katelyn Crabb, ensuring the show maintains a tight grip on its thematic core of legacy, addiction, and redemption. Adding a cinematic flourish to the series are directors Erica Dunton, Liz Friedlander, and Marcos Siega, who visually anchor the drama in the misty, melancholic beauty of the Carolina coast. Their direction evokes both the romanticism and volatility of the setting, emphasizing the isolation and storminess that mirror the Buckleys' internal turmoil. Behind the scenes, The Waterfront is brought to life by Outerbanks Entertainment's Ben Fast, alongside producers Narducci and Siega. The team's shared vision blends atmospheric visuals with grounded, emotional storytelling, promising a show that doesn't just revel in drama but resonates with viewers on a visceral level. With its emotionally charged performances, multi-generational conflicts, and slow-burning suspense, The Waterfront is shaping up to be more than just another family drama — it's a cautionary tale about the price of power and the fragility of the human bond. As Netflix sets sail with this high-stakes saga, all signs point to The Waterfront becoming a defining binge-watch of summer 2025.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Topher Grace (Yes, Topher Grace) Is an Opium Kingpin in Netflix's 'The Waterfront' Trailer
Do not mess with Topher Grace — and not just because he was once (the super weird choice to play) Venom. On Thursday, Netflix released the trailer for upcoming family-drug-dealing drama The Waterfront, which looks sort of like Ozark meets Bloodline (with a bit of Virgin River), set in North Carolina. All eight episodes premiere on June 19. More from The Hollywood Reporter Thomas Haden Church Is Here to Help the Shop - and Will's Erections - in 'Tires' Season 2 Trailer (Exclusive) 'Sirens' Review: Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock and Julianne Moore Star in Netflix's Erratic Slice of Affluence Porn Meghann Fahy Compares 'Sirens' to 'White Lotus': "Everyone's Obsessed With Wealth" Kevin Williamson's (Scream, Dawson's Creek, The Vampire Diaries) The Waterfront is 'inspired by true events,' per Netflix. What true events? We Googled and found nothing — so we asked Netflix directly (twice). 'Kevin pulled from his own real-life upbringing in N.C.,' a spokesperson for the show told The Hollywood Reporter. 'It is not a 1:1 adaptation, but drew inspiration from.' It must have been some upbringing… 'For decades, the Buckley family has ruled Havenport, North Carolina, dominating everything from the local fishing industry to the town's restaurant scene,' reads Netflix's logline for The Waterfront. 'But their fishing empire has started to crumble as patriarch Harlan Buckley (Holt McCallany) recovers from two heart attacks, and his wife Belle (Maria Bello) and son Cane (Jake Weary) venture into the deep end to keep the family businesses afloat.' Harlan probably shouldn't be punching people so much after two heart attacks.'As their attempts spiral out of control and into treacherous waters, Harlan steps back in to take command,' the synopsis continues. 'Facing her own demons, Buckley daughter Bree (Melissa Benoist) — an addict in recovery who's lost custody of her son — finds herself entangled in a complicated relationship that could threaten the family's future forever.' The family soon finds itself entangled in a major opioid operation, led by Grace, defending their new emerging empire via fists, guns and sharks. You read that right. In addition to Williamson, Ben Fast executive produces for the aptly named (for this series) Outerbanks Entertainment; The Waterfront filmed in Wilmington and Southport, North Carolina. Michael Narducci and Marcos Siega also executive produce the series, which is a Universal Television production. The Waterfront also stars Rafael L. Silva, Humberly González, Danielle Campbell and Brady Hepner, and guest stars Grace, Dave Annable, Michael Gaston, Gerardo Celasco and Zach Roerig. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
