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Titus Welliver To Star In ‘The Westies' MGM+ Series
EXCLUSIVE: Former Bosch star Titus Welliver is back on the cop beat as a lead opposite J.K. Simmons in The Westies, MGM+'s upcoming period crime drama series from co-creator, executive producer and showrunner Chris Brancato. Co-created by Brancato and Michael Panes, The Westies is set in the early 1980s when the construction of the Jacob Javitz Convention Center on the Westies' home turf in Hell's Kitchen promises a financial windfall for the Irish-American organized crime gang. Despite being outnumbered 50-to-1 by the Five Families of the Italian mafia, The Westies' legendary brutality and cunning have given them the leverage necessary to share the spoils through a fragile détente. But internal conflict between the brash younger generation and the old-school leadership threatens to set a match to this powder keg, which will sweep the Westies into the FBI's ever-deepening investigation into the Italian mafia. More from Deadline 'Bosch' Spinoff 'Ballard' Starring Maggie Q Sets Premiere Date At Prime Video 2025 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming Stephen King Series 'The Institute' Gets Premiere Date At MGM+; First Look Welliver will play Glenn Keenan, a troubled NYPD officer who grew up with the Westies crew, torn between loyalty to the law and love for his wayward son. He likely will spar with Simmons' Eamon Sweeney, the charismatic but ruthless leader of The Westies, in a pairing of two accomplished actors each of whom has headlined their own series. Production on the eight-episode The Westies is slated to begin in July in Toronto with casting by Seth Yanklewitz, CSA and Ben Pollack. Known for his role as LAPD Detective Harry Bosch in the Amazon franchise, Welliver recently starred in the proposed Equalizer spinoff for CBS. He next will be seen in the indie film Ricky, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Welliver is repped by UTA and Leverage of Deadline Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sex-Trafficking Trial Updates: Cassie Ventura's Testimony, $10M Hotel Settlement, Drugs, Violence, & The Feds A Full Timeline Of Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni's 'It Ends With Us' Feud In Court, Online & In The Media Where To Watch All The 'John Wick' Movies: Streamers That Have All Four Films
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Titus Welliver to Play NYPD Officer in MGM+ Crime Drama The Westies, Opposite J.K. Simmons
Titus Welliver is returning to law enforcement — and this time, he's going after the mob. The former Bosch star is joining J.K. Simmons in MGM+'s The Westies, a crime drama centered around the real-life titular Irish-American crime gang in 1980s New York City, our sister site Deadline reports. More from TVLine Spider-Noir: Nicolas Cage Suits Up in Superhero Series for MGM+ and Prime Video - WATCH Jon Hamm to Star in MGM+ Drama American Hostage From EP Shawn Ryan The Equalizer Spinoff Not Moving Forward at CBS More specifically, 'The Westies is set in the early 1980s when the construction of the Jacob Javitz Convention Center on the Westies' home turf in Hell's Kitchen promises a financial windfall for the Irish-American organized crime gang,' per the show's official logline. 'Despite being outnumbered 50-to-1 by the Five Families of the Italian mafia, The Westies' legendary brutality and cunning have given them the leverage necessary to share the spoils through a fragile détente. But internal conflict between the brash younger generation and the old-school leadership threatens to set a match to this powder keg, which will sweep the Westies into the FBI's ever-deepening investigation into the Italian mafia.' Welliver is playing Glenn Keenan, described as a 'troubled NYPD officer who grew up with the Westies crew, torn between loyalty to the law and love for his wayward son.' He'll appear opposite J.K. Simmons as mob boss Eamon Sweeney. Chris Brancato serves as showrunner of The Westies, co-creating and executive-producing alongside Michael Panes. Production on the eight-episode season is set to begin in Toronto in July. Welliver is best known for his 10-season run as Harry Bosch, the titular detective in Bosch and its spinoff Bosch: Legacy. The Legacy series finale dropped April 17, ending Welliver's 10-season run as the police detective from the Michael Connelly novels. Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
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24-02-2025
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Here Are All 12 Spinoffs That CBS Could Be Airing Next TV Season
What's the saying, 'Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery?' Or, 'When you've got a good thing going'…? Whatever the case, CBS aka America's Most Watched Network — perhaps more than any other broadcast (or cable, or streaming…) outlet — is a firm believer in taking what works and making more of it, by spinning off its most popular or beloved series. More from TVLine Beyond the Gates Review: CBS' Historic New Soap Is a Thrilling Throwback With Deep Daytime Roots Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans Will Let Viewers Vote on Twists That Could Change Returnees' Fates Georgie & Mandy's Father-Son Reunion Revealed: Young Sheldon's George Sr. Returns in New Promo - WATCH Hell, the NCIS franchise alone has sired five offshoots to date (two of which are still with us, in addition to the mothership), with another one yet to premiere (Paramount+'s NCIS: Tony & Ziva). Similarly, there have been at least five total CSI series, and the Eye Network is now eyeing a third spinoff of FBI. In the wake of the recent FBI: CIA and Boston Blue news, TVLine could not resist taking stock of exactly how many spinoffs, ongoing and new, might be airing on the CBS broadcast network next TV season. Which of the new offshoots are most rooting for? A SPINOFF OF: Blue Bloods (which ended its 14-season run in December 2024) PREMISE: Donnie Wahlberg's Detective Danny Reagan leaves New York City and his family to take a position with the Boston Police Department. There, he will be partnered with Detective Lena Peters, the eldest daughter of a prominent law enforcement family. CAST: Donnie Wahlberg, thus far STATUS: Ordered to series on Feb. 18, to premiere during 2025-26 TV season We Have Blue Bloods Spinoff Questions! View List A SPINOFF OF: The Good Wife (ended May 2016) and The Good Fight (ended November 2022) STATUS: Season 2 is currently airing Thursdays at 10/9c; already renewed! A SPINOFF OF: The Equalizer (currently airing Season 5 Sundays at 10/9c, and yet to be renewed) PREMISE: Titus Welliver's Hudson Reed is connected to Latifah's Robin McCall through an old mentor, but there's more to the 'former CIA operative with a dark secret' than meets the eye. Juani Feliz will play his daughter Samantha, who was trained by Hudson in martial arts, weaponry and the ability to blend in like a chameleon — while apparently 'hiding a mysterious past. CAST: Titus Welliver (Bosch) and Juani Feliz (Harlem), thus far STATUS: Not yet ordered to series; backdoor pilot will air as Episode 16 of The Equalizer's current season. A SPINOFF OF: FBI (currently airing Season 7 Tuesdays at 8/7c, and renewed through Season 9) PREMISE: A dedicated, strait-laced FBI agent and a street-smart CIA agent join forces as part of a new, clandestine task force charged with solving and preventing domestic terrorism in and around New York City. CAST: TBA STATUS: Not yet ordered to series; backdoor pilot will air this spring as an episode of FBI. A SPINOFF OF: FBI STATUS: Season 4 is currently airing Tuesdays at 9/8c; not yet renewed. A SPINOFF OF: FBI STATUS: Season 6 is currently airing Tuesdays at 10/9c; not yet renewed. A SPINOFF OF: Young Sheldon, which ended in May 2024 and itself was a spinoff of The Big Bang Theory (which ended in May 2019) STATUS: Season 1 is currently airing Thursdays at 8/7c; already renewed! A SPINOFF OF: JAG, which ended in April 2005 STATUS: Season 22 is currently airing Mondays at 9/8c; already renewed! A SPINOFF OF: NCIS, which is currently airing Season 22 Mondays at 9/8c (and itself was a spinoff of JAG) STATUS: Season 1 is currently airing Mondays at 10/9c; already renewed! A SPINOFF OF: the NCIS franchise, though none of its characters have yet to appear on any other NCIS series (or vice versa) STATUS: Season 2 is currently airing Fridays at 8/7c; already renewed! A SPINOFF OF: The Neighborhood, which is currently airing Season 7 Mondays at 8/7c, and is not yet renewed PREMISE: The Neighborhood's Malcolm and Marty embark on new adventures, finally leaving their parents' nest to start the next chapter of their lives, finding themselves the newcomers in a neighborhood that's both close but yet world apart: Venice Beach. (This CBS spinoff is not to be confused with the Neighborhood offshoot led by Tracy Morgan and ordered to series at Paramount+.) CAST: The Neighborhood's Sheaun McKinney and Marcel Spears, plus Justin Long (Mom), Kara Royster (Pretty Little Liars), and Hunter King and Angelique Cabral (Life in Pieces) STATUS: Not yet ordered to series; backdoor pilot will air as The Neighborhood's Season 7 finale this spring A SPINOFF OF: Fire Country (which is currently airing Season 3 Fridays at 9/8c, and is already renewed) PREMISE: Morena Baccarin star as straight-shooting sheriff Mickey Fox, the stepsister of Fire Country's Sharon Leone, who investigates criminal activity as she patrols the streets of small-town Edgewater while contending with her ex-con father, Wes (W. Earl Brown), and a mysterious incident involving her wayward daughter. (This is not to be confused with Fire Country: Surfside, a potential 2026-27 spinoff to be led by Jared Padalecki if his CBS new medical drama doesn't pan out.) CAST: Morena Baccarin (Gotham) and W. Earl Brown (Deadwood), thus far STATUS: Ordered to series in May 2024, to premiere during 2025-26 TV season Best of TVLine Weirdest TV Crossovers: Always Sunny Meets Abbott, Family Guy vs. Simpsons, Nine-Nine Recruits New Girl and More ER Turns 30: See the Original County General Crew, Then and Now The Best Streaming Services in 2024: Disney+, Hulu, Max and More
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30-01-2025
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‘Bosch: Legacy' Sets Premiere Date For Third & Final Season & Drops Teaser
Prime Video's original series Bosch: Legacy will return for its third and final season March 27, with 10 episodes, the streamer said Tuesday. Based on Michael Connelly's novels, the series follows Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver), an LAPD homicide detective-turned-private investigator; Honey 'Money' Chandler (Mimi Rogers), an attorney who struggles to maintain her faith in the justice system; and Harry's daughter Maddie Bosch (Madison Lintz), as she wrestles with the challenges of being a patrol cop on the streets of Los Angeles. More from Deadline Megan Park Drama 'Sterling Point' Gets Series Order At Prime Video Prime Video Closes Multi-Year Deal For Lionsgate's Films 2025 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming 'As we approach the final season of Bosch: Legacy, we are so proud of what this series has accomplished and while it's bittersweet to see it come to a close we're immensely satisfied with the journey,' said Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon MGM Studios. 'We're grateful to Michael Connelly, Titus Welliver, and the rest of the cast and crew for the captivating stories they have delivered over the years and the series has left an indelible mark on the crime drama genre. This final season promises to deliver more high-stakes drama and intriguing storytelling for our global customers,' he added. 'What an amazing run it has been. I could not have asked for a better cinematic adaptation of my work,' said Connelly, an executive producer on Bosch: Legacy. 'Led by Titus Welliver and showrunners Eric Overmyer and Tom Bernardo, and a great partnership with Amazon MGM Studios, I think we defined the start of the streaming era with the best detective show ever.' Season 3 of Bosch: Legacy is based on Connelly's bestselling novels Desert Star (2022) and The Black Ice (1993). The murder investigation of Kurt Dockweiler brings dangerous secrets to light and threatens to ruin the lives of the three principal characters. The disappearance of a family haunts Harry and forces him to confront the limits of justice. In a hotly contested race, Chandler is poised to become the next District Attorney of Los Angeles. And Maddie gets entangled in a series of violent follow-home robberies. The returning cast includes Stephen A. Chang (Maurice 'Mo' Bassi), Denise Sanchez (Det. Reina Vasquez), Scott Klace (Sgt. John Mankiewicz), Gregory Scott Cummins (Det. 'Crate' Moore), Troy Evans (Det. 'Barrel' Johnson), Paul Calderon (Det. Jimmy Robertson), Celestino Corneille (DEA Agent Charlie Hovan) and Chris Browning (Preston Borders). Joining this season are Tommy Martinez (Albert Torres), Andrea Cortes (Victoria Hernandez), Orla Brady (Siobhan Murphy), Michael Reilly Burke (Finbar McShane), Dale Dickey (Sheila Walsh), Manuel Uriza (Zorillo) and Chris Bauer (Sheriff Deputy Jack Garrity). Bosch: Legacy, from Fabel Entertainment, is executive produced by Connelly, Overmyer, Bernardo, Henrik Bastin, Pieter Jan Brugge and Welliver. Watch the teaser above. Best of Deadline How to Watch The 67th Annual Grammy Awards Online And With Cable 'A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms': Everything We Know About The 'Game Of Thrones' Prequel, Including Plot, Premiere Date & Whether George R.R. Martin Is Involved 2025 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Oscars, Spirits, Grammys, Tonys, Guilds & More
