“Narcos” creator Chris Brancato‘s next project, a 1980s crime drama about a New York-based Irish gang, has been ordered to series at MGM+.
Titled “The Westies,” the eight-episode series follows the notoriously violent Irish gang of the same name. The series takes place during the construction of the Jacob Javitz Convention Center on the Westies’ home turf in Hell’s Kitchen, which promises a financial windfall.
Although vastly outnumbered by the Five Italian Mafia Families, the Westies have managed to maintain a precarious peace due to their fearsome reputation and shrewd tactics, allowing them to divide the profits. However, tension between the headstrong young members and traditional leaders could ignite a powder keg, potentially leading to increased scrutiny from the FBI as they delve deeper into the Italian Mafia.
Brancato created “The Westies” with Michael Panes, and both serve as executive producers. Brancato is the showrunner. The series will begin filming in Toronto in July.
The Westies” is Brancato’s third project with MGM+, following “Godfather of Harlem,” which premieres its fourth season on April 13 and the crime thriller “Hotel Cocaine.” Bracato co-created the popular Netflix crime series “Narcos,” which was first released in 2015. This show inspired a Mexico-based spinoff that ran from 2018 to 2021.
“We are thrilled to bring our viewers another provocative, exciting crime drama from the incomparable vision of Chris Brancato,” said Michael Wright, head of MGM+. “Chris is a gifted showrunner who builds his stories around compelling characters operating in dangerous worlds about to explode. ‘The Westies’ is him at his best, and we can’t wait to bring it to our MGM+ audience.”
Brancato added, “’The Westies’ has been a passion project of mine, and I can’t wait to bring it to life,” said Brancato. “This is a story about ambition, loyalty, and power, set against the backdrop of 1980s New York. I’m grateful to be working again alongside my collaborators Michael Panesand most especially with Michael Wright and the entire MGM+ team.”
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2025-03-18 19:39