Many of the details about Netflix’s “Black Rabbit” have been kept a secret, but based on its cast and synopsis alone, we’re already seated in anticipation for this upcoming limited series. Jude Law (“The Holiday,” “The Young Pope”) and Jason Bateman (“Ozark,” “Arrested Development”) star alongside Abbey Lee (“Mad Max: Fury Road”), Sope Dirisu (“Slow Horses”), and Dagmara Dominczyk (“Succession”) on the eight-episode thriller.
“Black Rabbit” is expected to be released sometime in 2025—and while it was written as a limited series, there’s always the potential for it to get picked up for a second season. In the meantime, here’s a rundown of everything we know about the drama, including information about the casting department and audition advice.
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Successful NYC entrepreneur and nightlife hotspot owner Jake Friedken (Law) is faced with a series of dangers after reconciling with his troubled brother, Vince (Bateman). According to Tudum by Netflix, the cast includes a lineup of potentially menacing characters, like bookies and hotheaded criminals, alluding to the Friedken brothers’ dark past and entanglements coming back to haunt them.
Casting director Alexa L. Fogel (“Ozark,” “Pose”) partnered with extras CD Peter Marinaro (“The Blacklist,” “American Horror Stories”) for the project, which was filmed in New York City.
Academy Award–nominated screenwriter Zach Baylin (“King Richard,” “Gran Turismo”) and producer Kate Susman are listed as showrunners; they’re also co–executive producing and co-writing the series based on an original concept. Laura Linney, another “Ozark” alum, joined the show’s list of directors with Justin Kurzel (“Assassin’s Creed”), Ben Semanoff (“Yellowjackets”), and Bateman, each of whom directed two episodes of the series. Law, Baylin, Kurzel, and Susman also collaborated with one another on 2024’s crime thriller “The Order.”
Having professional representation is the best way to get auditions for high-profile projects alongside A-list actors like Law and Bateman. Here’s how to get an acting agent if you don’t already have one. Just starting your acting career? Read Fogel’s tips for ways to stand out during an audition and how to come across as a natural.
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At this time, it’s not clear if “Black Rabbit” will be renewed for another installment, as it’s slated as a limited series. We’ll share updates as we get them, but for now, keep your acting skills sharp with other opportunities.
These weekly casting roundup pages are full of projects looking for actors and crew members right now:
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