Netflix has announced a new wave of cast members for its upcoming Harlan Coben series Myron Bolitar, adding Ra’Mya Latiah Aikens, Isaiah Hill, Amanda Warren, Jamie Hector, Griffin Dunne, Melissa Benoist, Sandrine Holt and more.
The additions join series regulars Colin Woodell, KJ Apa, Diane Guerrero and Jabari Banks, as well as previously announced recurring cast members Chloe Fineman, Jamie McShane and Ben McKenzie.
The series is part of Netflix’s long-running creative partnership with Harlan Coben.
Coben’s most recent Netflix series, I Will Find You, debuted earlier this year. The Myron Bolitar series also marks the latest collaboration between David E. Kelley and Netflix.
Who are the new cast additions?
According to the official character descriptions:
Ra’Mya Latiah Aikens joins as a series regular in the role of Wanda Green, “Dwayne Richmond’s charming and smart fiancée determined to protect Dwayne and their relationship.”
Isaiah Hill joins as a recurring guest star in the role of Jayden Elder, “an incoming college freshman, Jayden is a generational basketball player primed to be the first overall pick in the NBA draft.”
Amanda Warren joins as a recurring guest star in the role of Deanna Richmond, “Dwayne Richmond’s mother, she worries about the pressure on her son, but has complete faith in Myron.”
Quincy Isaiah joins as a recurring guest star in the role of Rodney Keys, “one of Myron’s clients, Rodney is an NBA player with a big heart and questionable decision-making skills.”
Bebe Neuwirth joins as a recurring guest star in the role of Ellen Bolitar, “Myron’s mother, a former public defender, who lives in a house Myron bought for his parents before his basketball career came to a grinding halt.”
Griffin Dunne joins as a recurring guest star in the role of Alan Bolitar, “Myron’s father, who is extremely close with Myron, serving as a source of good advice and unwavering support.”
Melissa Benoist joins as a recurring guest star in the role of Valerie Simpson, “a former tennis star launching a comeback five years after a tragic, mysterious breakdown on center court.”
Charlie Tahan joins as a recurring guest star in the role of Roger Quincy, “an off-kilter man who doesn’t want to be defined by his past but can’t seem to stay away from it.”
Jamie Hector joins as a recurring guest star in the role of Avery Crowder, “a man with a criminal past determined to succeed in the business of sports — and by any means necessary.”
Sandrine Holt joins as a recurring guest star in the role of Detective Sharon Steele, “a detective in the major case squad, she is brought in to help investigate a high-profile crime.”
Kelley and Kyle Long co-showrun and executive produce alongside Matthew Tinker, Coben and Rick Muirragui. Greg Yaitanes directs multiple episodes and executive produces.
Featured image photo credit: Courtesy Photos provided by Netflix – Amanda Warren: Wolfe & Von, Bebe Neuwirth: Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, Griffin Dunne: Martina Tolot, Melissa Benoist: Amy Harrit Sandrine Holt: Alisa Schulz Photography
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