‘The Residence’: Andre Braugher, Susan Kelechi Watson & Ken Marino Among 11 Cast In Netflix’s Shondaland Series
27.02.2023 - 22:47
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Shondaland and Netflix have assembled a formidable ensemble cast for murder-mystery drama The Residence. Joining previously announced lead Uzo Aduba are Emmy winner Andre Braugher (She Said), This Is Us star Susan Kelechi Watson in her first role since the end of the acclaimed NBC series, Ken Marino, who currently reprising his role in Starz’s Party Down revival, Jason Lee (My Name Is Earl), Bronson Pinchot (Our Flag Means Death), Isiah Whitlock Jr. (Your Honor), Edwina Findley (The Power), Molly Griggs (Dr. Death), Al Mitchell (Stranger Things), Dan Perreault (Strays) and Mary Wiseman (Star Trek: Discovery).
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Using Kate Andersen Brower’s book The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House as a jumping off point, the eight-episode series, from writer Paul William Davies, is described as “a screwball whodunnit set in the upstairs, downstairs, and back stairs of the White House, among the eclectic staff of the world’s most famous mansion.” Its premise: 132 rooms. 157 suspects. One dead body. One wildly eccentric detective (Aduba). One disastrous State Dinner.
Braugher plays White House Chief Usher. A.B. Wynter.
Watson portrays Jasmine Haney, a young and rising White House Assistant Usher.
Lee is Tripp Morgan, President Perry Morgan’s younger brother and a bit of a screw-up.
Marinoplays Harry Hollinger, President Perry Morgan’s oldest friend, closest advisor, and most trusted confidante.
Findley portrays Sheila Cannon, White House Butler.
Griggs plays Lilly Schumacher, President Morgan’s Social Secretary.
Mitchell portrays Rollie Bridgewater, Head Butler/Maitre d’.
Perraultplays Colin Trask, Head of the Presidential Detail for the Secret Service.
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