Oscar Isaac Leads Netflix’s Roman in New Las Vegas Crime Drama
Netflix is raising the stakes with Roman, an upcoming eight-episode drama series starring Academy Award nominee Oscar Isaac. Set in the glamorous yet dangerous world of modern-day Las Vegas casinos, Roman follows a powerful casino executive fighting to protect his empire as rival businesses, shifting loyalties, and high-risk decisions threaten everything he has built.
With an award-winning cast, acclaimed creators, and legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese serving as an executive producer, Roman is already shaping up to be one of Netflix’s most anticipated original drama series.
What Is Roman About?
Roman is set in the high-stakes world of present-day Las Vegas, where billion-dollar casino empires compete for dominance in an industry driven by power, wealth, and influence.
At the center of the story is Robert “Bobby Red” Redman, the president of the city’s hottest hotel casino. As competition intensifies and new rivals emerge, Bobby is forced to make increasingly risky decisions to protect his position while expanding his influence across Las Vegas.
Blending corporate warfare, family relationships, organized power structures, and the excitement of casino culture, Roman explores what it takes to survive in one of the world’s most competitive industries.
Oscar Isaac Leads an All-Star Cast
Oscar Isaac stars as Bobby Red while also serving as an executive producer on the series.
His role continues a growing partnership with Netflix through his production company, Mad Gene, which recently signed a first-look agreement with the streaming platform. Isaac has recently appeared in Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, the upcoming season of BEEF, and will also star in In the Hand of Dante.
Joining Isaac is an impressive ensemble cast:
- Oscar Isaac as Robert “Bobby Red” Redman, the ambitious president of Las Vegas’ premier casino.
- Betty Gilpin as Marla Blake, Bobby’s brilliant and highly connected attorney wife who knows how to navigate the city’s legal and political landscape.
- Alec Baldwin as Paul “Primo” Clark, the longtime chairman of the casino organization and Bobby’s influential mentor.
- David Costabile as Bill Saverick, a rival casino operator whose friendship with Bobby is constantly tested by business conflicts.
- Shalom Brune-Franklin as Jessica Christine “JC” Griffin, a talented casino host and fixer with ambitions of her own.
- Jimmy O. Yang as Rich Tzu, an Eton-educated executive who becomes one of Bobby’s fiercest competitors.
The Creative Team Behind Roman
Roman is created by Brian Koppelman and David Levien, the Emmy-nominated duo behind Billions and Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber.
The pair are no strangers to stories centered around gambling and Las Vegas. They previously wrote the cult poker classic Rounders before bringing audiences the casino-filled thrills of Ocean’s Thirteen.
Adding even more prestige to the project, Martin Scorsese serves as an executive producer through Sikelia Productions. Scorsese famously directed the iconic Las Vegas crime drama Casino and previously executive produced HBO’s Boardwalk Empire.
The first two episodes will be directed by J.C. Chandor, who reunites with Oscar Isaac after their collaborations on A Most Violent Year and Triple Frontier.
Additional executive producers include Julie Yorn, Rick Yorn, Paul Schiff, Beth Schacter, Oscar Isaac, and Kerry Orent.
Who Is Casting Roman?
One of the casting companies attached to Roman is Roman Candle Casting, which is helping assemble the talent for the highly anticipated Netflix series. Casting directors play an essential role in every production, collaborating closely with producers, directors, and showrunners to identify the right performers for principal, recurring, guest star, and background roles.
For a large-scale drama like Roman, the casting team helps bring the world of modern-day Las Vegas to life by selecting actors who can authentically portray the casino executives, employees, high rollers, and countless other characters that populate the series. As production continues, additional casting opportunities may become available for actors interested in joining the project.
Project Casting will continue following Roman for the latest casting news, audition announcements, and background acting opportunities.
Casino Netflix TV Series ‘Roman’ Open Casting Call
Background Extras for Netflix TV Series “The Roman”
Job Description
A paid background casting call is now open for the Netflix TV series The Roman, filming near Port Washington, Long Island, New York. Casting directors are seeking non-speaking background performers to portray India street pedestrians in authentic outdoor scenes. This is an excellent opportunity for actors and aspiring extras to gain experience on a major streaming television production.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a background pedestrian in outdoor street scenes.
- Follow direction from the assistant director and production team.
- Maintain continuity throughout multiple takes.
- Arrive prepared for a full day of filming.
- Work professionally with cast and crew on set.
Requirements
- Open to background performers who fit the production’s casting needs.
- Must be comfortable working in a non-speaking background role.
- Must be available for filming in Port Washington, Long Island, New York.
- Full-day availability is required, with filming expected to last approximately 8–12 hours.
Compensation
- SAG-AFTRA: $231 for 8 hours.
- Non-union: $187 for up to 10 hours.
- Non-negotiable production rates.
- Opportunity to appear in a Netflix television series.
Why Roman Is One of Netflix’s Most Anticipated Drama Series
Few upcoming Netflix dramas combine this level of talent both in front of and behind the camera. Between Oscar Isaac’s commanding lead performance, the creative vision of Brian Koppelman and David Levien, Martin Scorsese’s executive producing expertise, and J.C. Chandor’s direction, Roman has all the ingredients of a prestige crime drama.
Its combination of casino politics, business rivalries, family dynamics, and high-stakes decision-making is likely to appeal to fans of series like Billions, Succession, and Ozark.
When Will Roman Premiere?
Netflix has not announced an official release date for Roman.
The series is currently entering production, with more announcements expected in the coming months, including first-look images, trailers, additional casting updates, and its official premiere date.
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