J.K. Simmons (Whiplash, Being the Ricardos, The Closer) is set to star in the lead role of the upcoming MGM+ crime drama The Westies, created by Chris Brancato (Narcos, Hotel Cocaine).

J.K. Simmons is set for a lead role in the MGM+ drama “The Westies,” which has now officially been ordered to series. The show was first reported to be in development in March 2025.

J.K. Simmons (Whiplash, Being the Ricardos, The Closer) is set to star in the lead role of the upcoming MGM+ crime drama The Westies, created by Chris Brancato (Narcos, Hotel Cocaine).

Anyway: J.K. Simmons has now lined up a streaming series where he plays the boss of an organized crime family. Specifically, he’s set to star in The Westies, the new MGM+ show from creators ...

J.K. Simmons' highly rated sci-fi thriller series sparks renewed interest on PVOD several years after it initially premiered.

Anyway: J.K. Simmons has now lined up a streaming series where he plays the boss of an organized crime family. Specifically, he’s set to star in The Westies, the new MGM+ show from creators ...

EXCLUSIVE: Oscar winner J.K. Simmons has been tapped as the lead of The Westies, MGM+‘s upcoming period crime drama series from co-creator, executive producer and showrunner Chris Brancato. Co ...

Described as " Shine meets Full Metal Jacket " by Reitman, the harrowing short, which starred J.K. Simmons before winning an Oscar, makes the feature look like a light, freestyle jazz number.

Before J.K. Simmons gave an Oscar-winning role in Damien Chazelle's 'Whiplash,' he was just as terrifying in the original short.