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.

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 (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 ...

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 ...