Chris O’Dowd and Ray Romano to Star in GET SHORTY TV Series
A few months ago we learned that Get Shorty was being adapted into a TV series. I’m a fan of Barry Sonnefeld’s 1995 film, which was based on the book by Elmore Leonard. I’m curious to see how this coming series for Epix turns out. Deadline is reporting that Chris O’Dowd is finalizing his deal on the show, and Ray Romano is in negotiations to topline it.
The series centers on the character Miles Daly, “who works as muscle for a murderous crime ring in Nevada. For the sake of his daughter, he attempts to change professions and become a movie producer, laundering money through a Hollywood film. But instead of leaving the criminal world behind, he accidentally brings it with him to Los Angeles.”
O’Dowd will take on the role of Miles Daly, and Romano would play a character named Rick, who’s “a washed up producer of low quality films who becomes Miles’ partner and guide through the maze of Hollywood.” These two characters are obviously based on the characters Chili Palmer and Harry Zimm from the original movie.
I like both of these actors, and although they’re no John Travolta or Gene Hackman, I think they will be solid in the roles that they will be playing in the series. I’m hoping for the best with this new show.