Starla Fortunato
Richard Jenkins has been solid in Amazon Prime Video‘s upcoming sequence adaptation of the “Felony” graphic novels, Selection has discovered.
The sequence was originally ordered at Amazon again in January. Jenkins is the primary confirmed solid member. The present is described as “an interlocking universe of crime tales” based mostly on the graphic novels by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips.
Jenkins will play Ivan. The character is described as “Leo’s dad’s greatest buddy, and has all the time been an uncle determine to him. He was once a robber and prison, however is now presently affected by dementia. Leo is attempting to look after him however realizes he’s extra work than he can deal with.”
Jenkins is a highly-respected actor with the uncommon potential to do comedy and drama in seemingly equal measure. He acquired Oscar nominations for his performances within the movies “The Form of Water” and “The Customer” and has additionally starred in drama like “Nightmare Alley,” “Killing Me Softly,” “North Nation,” and “The Firm You Preserve.” He’s additionally identified for roles in comedies like “Step Brothers,” “Burn After Studying,” “There’s One thing About Mary,” and “Insupportable Cruelty.” His TV credit embody “Dahmer: Monster — the Jeffrey Dahmer Story,” “Six Toes Below,” and “Berlin Station.” He gained an Emmy for his function within the HBO miniseries “Olive Kitteridge” and acquired a nomination for his work in “Monster.”
Jenkins is repped by Gersh.
Brubaker will function co-showrunner and government producer on “Felony” together with Jordan Harper. Phillips additionally government produces, as does Sarah Carbiener, and Phillip Barnett. Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden will direct the primary 4 episodes. Legendary Tv can even function an government producer. The sequence is produced by Amazon MGM Studios.
