Is Jon Bernthal returning to the small screen so soon after the finale of “The Punisher”? It would appear so, as he has been announced as a part of the cast of a pilot for a new series titled “Platform”, ordered by American network FX. The first phases of production are already underway.
“Platform” is presented as an “anthological series that uses the boldest issues of our times as a jumping-off point to tell singular, character-driven stories about the world we live in today,” according to Deadline, which hints at the idea that two episodes in two different modes (one drama and one comedy featuring some animation) might be produced.
Actor Jon Bernthal attends the Weinstein Company ‘Wind River” Los Angeles Premiere at the Theater at Ace Hotel, on July 26, 2017, in Los Angeles, California. Image: AFP/Valerie Macon via AFP Relaxnews
Lucas Hedges (“Ben Is Back”), Kaitlyn Dever (“Booksmart”), Boyd Holbrook (“Narcos”), O’Shea Jackson Jr. (“Long Shot”), George Wallace and Ed Asner were also announced to be part of the cast.
Fans of “The Office” will be familiar with B.J. Novak, known for playing Ryan Howard in the NBC cult comedy. Novak would be writing the screenplay and directing the series’ 30-minute episodes, in addition to executive producing the series. And while FX is confirming a run of one season, “Platform” could join the ranks of other anthologies already present on the network, such as “American Crime Story” and “Fargo”.
B.J. Novak has made a name for himself as a screenwriter and director for comedies “The Office” and “The Mindy Project”, alongside Mindy Kaling. HM/JB
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