New Faces Join Titus Welliver's Crime Drama

Titus Welliver, renowned for his roles in Bosch and Ozark, is set to lead a new crime series titled The Westies. This upcoming show, exclusive to MGM+, has recently expanded its cast with the addition of Sarah Bolger and Stanley Morgan.

The Cast and Creators

• Titus Welliver as Glenn Keenan, an FBI agent navigating the dangerous world of the Westies.
• Sarah Bolger as Bridget Walsh, a strategic IRA operative with a complex past.
• Stanley Morgan as Mickey Flanagan, a reckless gang member recently released from Bellevue.
• Jessica Frances Dukes as Birdie Polk, an FBI agent working alongside Keenan.
• Tom Brittney as Jimmy Roarke, Bridget Walsh's boyfriend.

The series is created by Chris Brancato and Michael Panes, known for their work on Godfather of Harlem.

The Story

Set in the 1980s in New York City's Hell's Kitchen, The Westies follows Glenn Keenan as he works with Birdie Polk to dismantle the notorious gang The Westies. The story delves into Keenan's personal connection to one of the gang's key members.

Bridget Walsh, played by Bolger, is a tough and cunning IRA operative with ties to the gang. Mickey Flanagan, portrayed by Morgan, is a loyal but reckless member of the Westies, whose actions often lead to trouble.

Anticipation and Expectations

With a star-studded cast and a compelling narrative, The Westies is poised to be a major hit for MGM+. Fans of Welliver's previous work are likely to be excited about his new role. The series joins other upcoming MGM+ originals like Spider-Noir and American Hostage, further strengthening the network's lineup of original content.