Netflix adds Brune‑Franklin, O. Yang to ‘The Roman’
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- Netflix announces that Shalom Brune‑Franklin and Jimmy O. Yang are joining the cast of its Las‑Vegas drama series “The Roman,” starring Oscar Isaac.
- Shalom Brune‑Franklin will portray Jessica Christine “JC” Griffin, a rising casino star who serves as a host and fixer while plotting her own ambitions.
- Jimmy O. Yang is cast as Rich Tzu, an Eton‑educated executive who becomes a rival to Isaac’s character Bobby Red.
- The Roman is an eight‑episode, hour‑long series created by Brian Koppelman and David Levien, directed by JC Chandor for the first two episodes, with Martin Scorsese serving as executive producer.
Why it matters: Netflix strengthens its original‑content slate with a high‑profile Vegas drama, giving the streaming platform a fresh draw for audiences seeking star‑studded, genre‑bending series and expands its appeal beyond typical binge‑watch fare.
