Vincent D’Onofrio, Kate Mara, Clancy Brown Among Five Cast in Netflix Las Vegas Drama ‘The Roman’
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- Vincent D'Onofrio and Kate Mara were cast in series regular roles on Netflix's eight-episode Las Vegas drama "The Roman," joining previously announced series lead Oscar Isaac.
- Clancy Brown and Thomas Sadoski will recur, with Jason Schwartzman set for a guest star role in the series set in the present-day casino business.
- Brian Koppelman and David Levien are the writers, executive producers, and showrunners, while Martin Scorsese executive produces via Sikelia Productions alongside Isaac's Mad Gene.
- JC Chandor will direct the first two episodes and executive produce on "The Roman."
- D'Onofrio will play Dominic Ward, a powerful MMA mogul who uses his "knockout power" to manipulate casino bosses pursuing his massive live events.
- Mara plays Holly Reeve, a sultry, highly educated entrepreneur who runs Vegas's most exclusive and discreet empire and shares a deep, complicated history with Bobby Red Redman (Isaac).
Why it matters: The casting pairs Oscar Isaac with a heavyweight ensemble including Vincent D'Onofrio and Kate Mara, while the creative team — Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Martin Scorsese, and JC Chandor — signals Netflix is aiming for prestige drama in a crowded streaming field where Las Vegas-set originals have struggled to break through.
