Black Rabbit has viewers' hopes up with its thrilling plot that revolves around sibling dynamics. It is set in the glitzy, vibrant, and gritty nightlife of New York City. Jude Law will play Jake Friedken, the owner of a trending hotspot in New York City. Everything turns upside down when he welcomes his brother Vince (Jason Bateman), who is no less than a mess, back into his life. A string of dangerous events follows, threatening to ruin everything that Jake has built.
Netflix’s upcoming miniseries, Black Rabbit, has successfully built excitement around its release, especially with Jason Bateman at its helm as a star and an executive producer. Jason Bateman’s Ozark is one of his recent successes. Fans wonder whether Black Rabbit will give Ozark a run for its money. So, we’ve put together everything you need to know about this Netflix miniseries. Read on!
The cast of Black Rabbit
The following figures will be gracing your screens:
- Jason Bateman as Vince Friedken
- Jude Law as Jake Friedken
- Cleopatra Coleman as Estelle, an acclaimed interior designer
- Amaka Okafor as Roxie, a driven chef from New York
- Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù as Wes, a well-known musician, and an entrepreneur
- Dagmara Dominczyk as Val, a wealthy philanthropist from New York. She is also Jake’s ex-wife.
- Chris Coy as Babbitt, a petty bookie
- Troy Kotsur as Joe Mancuso, a bookie who has connections to organized crime and also to the brothers’ past
- Abbey Lee as Anna, an intimidating bartender from NYC
- Odessa Young as Gen, a tattoo artist with ties to the brothers
- Robin De Jesus as Tony, a skilled chef from NYC
- Amir Malaklou as Naveen, Jake’s business investor
- Don Harvey as Matt, a bartender from Brooklyn
- Forrest Weber as Junior, a hot-tempered criminal
- Francis Benhamou as Lisa Klein, a New York magazine journalist
- Gus Birney as Mel Whitney, an actor and host
- John Ales as Jules Zablonski, a famous artist from NYC
- Steve Witting as “Andy,” a money lender
Behind the cameras of Black Rabbit
While the cast of Black Rabbit is no less than a spectacle, the creative team isn’t far behind. Jason Bateman will be directing the initial two episodes. This series can be considered a mini-reunion of Ozark as Laura Linney joins Bateman in the direction. She will direct the third and the fourth episodes.
They will be joined by Ben Semanoff, the Emmy-nominated director of Ozark and also known for his work on Yellowjackets. He will direct the fifth and sixth episodes. Justin Kurzel will direct the final episodes of Black Rabbit.
Zach Baylin, known for his work in King Richard and nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, wrote the miniseries. He is also known for writing screenplays for Creed III and Bob Marley: One Love. He is joined by Kate Susman as the miniseries' executive producer.
Why Black Rabbit is a must-watch
Black Rabbit’s talented cast, teamed with the creative crew, is sure to deliver an intriguing watch. The Bateman and Law duo is another reason why this miniseries is a must-watch. With directors and writers from Ozark, we can expect intense storytelling as well as a character-driven plot.
Hence, it is expected to be one of Netflix's standout shows. Whether you love Jude Law or Jason Bateman or are just a lover of a good binge-watch, Black Rabbit is one to be included in your watchlist.
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