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).

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 ...

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 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 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.

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 (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).