Netflix has rounded out cast for its upcoming Myron Bolitar series, adding 10.
Ra’Mya Latiah Aikens joins as a series regular. Isaiah Hill, Amanda Warren, Quincy Isaiah, Bebe Neuwirth, Melissa Benoist, Charlie Tahan, Jamie Hector, Sandrine Holt have been cast in recurring roles.
They join previously announced Colin Woodell, Diane Guerrero, KJ Apa, Chloe Fineman, following her SNL exit, Jabari Banks, Jamie McShane and Ben McKenzie.
Inspired by Harlan Coben’s longest-running book series, after an injury ends his NBA dreams, Myron Bolitar (Woodell) reinvents himself as a sports agent — using charm, smarts and a ruthless partner to navigate the high-stakes and dirty world of sports, where saving his clients often means risking himself.
Aikens plays Wanda Green, Dwayne Richmond’s charming and smart fiancée determined to protect Dwayne and their relationship.
Hill portrays Jayden Elder, an incoming college freshman, Jayden is a generational basketball player primed to be the first overall pick in the NBA draft.
Warren is Deanna Richmond. Dwayne Richmond’s mother, she worries about the pressure on her son, but has complete faith in Myron.
Isaiah plays Rodney Keys, one of Myron’s clients, Rodney is an NBA player with a big heart and questionable decision-making skills.
Hector is Avery Crowder, a man with a criminal past determined to succeed in the business of sports — and by any means necessary.
Banks will play Dwayne Richmond, a charismatic tennis prodigy who experts anticipate will be among the best players in the world. He’s the star client at MB Sports and the picture of cool, from his signature shoes to his trademarked sunglasses.
David E. Kelley and Kyle Long will co-showrun, write and executive produce. Additional executive producers include Matthew Tinker for David E. Kelley Prods, Coben for Final Twist Productions and Rick Muirragui. Greg Yaitanes will direct multiple episodes.
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