Key Takeaways:
– Actor Luke Evans joins Prime Video’s series adaptation of ‘Criminal,’ the Eisner Award-winning graphic novel.
– The series will revolve around generations of families tied by past crimes and murders.
– The cast features acclaimed actors including Charlie Hunnam, Adria Arjona, Richard Jenkins, and Emilia Clarke.
– The show is adapted by Ed Brubaker, who will also serve as showrunner alongside Jordan Harper.
Hello friends! Today, I bring you exciting news about a series that is creating quite a buzz in the entertainment world. The show in question is the upcoming Prime Video adaptation of ‘Criminal,’ a highly regarded graphic novel by Ed Brubaker. Guess what? Actor Luke Evans is the latest talent to join the show’s ensemble cast.
To those who might not know Luke, his remarkable work in action-packed flicks like ‘Fast & Furious 6’, the romantic drama ‘Beauty and the Beast’, the fantasy adventure ‘Dracula Untold’, and the epic ‘Hobbit’ films speak volumes about his talent. In ‘Criminal,’ Luke steps up to play the character of Tracy Lawless, a man who chose a military life over a life of crime, only to realize that the outlaw instincts never really left him.
A Stellar Cast Line-Up
Let’s take a moment to appreciate the show’s star-studded cast. Joining Luke Evans are Charlie Hunnam, known for his standout role in ‘Sons of Anarchy’, and Adria Arjona of ‘Hit Man’ fame. We also have Richard Jenkins from ‘The Shape of Water’, and notable names like Kadeem Hardison, Pat Healy, Taylor Selé, Logan Browning, Gus Halper, Aliyah Camacho, Michael Mando, Marvin Jones III, Michael Xavier, Dominic Burgess, John Hawkes, and Emilia Clarke, popularly known for her role in ‘Game of Thrones’.
The Plot and Characters
‘Criminal’ brings to life a captivating saga of kin tied together by the actions of their ancestors. The series promises a complex universe of interlinking crime stories.
Charlie Hunnam’s character is Leo, the mastermind thief who avoids violence and guns, earning him disrespect among fellow criminals. Adria Arjona plays Greta, a top-notch thief and single mum struggling to escape her criminal lifestyle.
Richard Jenkins portrays Ivan, Leo’s father’s best friend, now suffering from dementia. Meanwhile, Emilia Clarke’s character Mallory is in a passionate, risky relationship with Ricky Lawless. She’s living a dangerous life on the fringe, keeping secrets that threaten her crew.
On Directing And Production
The first four episodes of ‘Criminal’ will be helmed by Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, the talented duo behind successful films like ‘Half Nelson’ and ‘Captain Marvel’. Also, Ed Brubaker has scripted the pilot episode and will co-run the show with Jordan Harper. The executive producers include Sean Phillips, Sarah Carbiener, Phillip Barnett, and Legendary Television.
Wrap Up
As fans of high-quality streaming television, we can hardly wait to see how ‘Criminal’ turns out when it eventually gets released on Prime Video. With a stellar cast and a story with so much potential, we have our hopes high!
And how about you? Are you eager to watch Luke Evans and the rest of this ensemble cast bring ‘Criminal’ to life? Drop a comment and let us know what you expect from this series.
Remember, everybody: keep being awesome and keep loving good TV shows! Until our next bit of news, take care and see ya around!
