‘Sexy Beast’ Prequel Series at Paramount+ Finds Its Leads as Main Cast Fills Out
variety.comJoe Otterson TV ReporterThe “Sexy Beast” prequel series at Paramount+ has found its cast, Variety has learned.The original U.K.
drama will star James McArdle (“Mare of Easttown,” “Angels in America) as Gal Dove and Emun Elliot (“The Rig,” “The Gold) as Don Logan, the roles played by Ray Winstone and Ben Kingsley respectively in the original 2000 film.The show follows Gal and Don as best friends and small-time thieves living the good life in ‘90s East London.
The series will explore Gal and Don’s complicated relationship as Gal finds himself descending into the seductive madness of the London criminal world during the vibrant and volatile 1990s, while falling in love with DeeDee.Sarah Greene (“Dublin Murders,” “Normal People”) is Deedee, a captivating adult film star, who has the potential to turn Gal’s whole life upside down.
DeeDee was played by Amanda Redman in the film Stephen Moyer (“Shots Fired,” “True Blood”) is Teddy Bass, a rising name in the gangster world, who Gal and Don are offered the chance to work with on a high-profile heist.
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