The Roman: Power Plays and High Stakes in Modern Las Vegas

Production Details

Title: The Roman

Format: Series / Netflix

Production Begins: July 6

Filming Dates: aka “VEGAS”

Filming Location: New York

Producer: Martin Scorsese, Julie Yorn, Rick Yorn, Paul Schiff, Beth Schacter

Writer/Producer: Brian Koppelman, David Levien

Director: JC Chandor

LP: Kerry Orent

PM: Jamie Crowell

PS: Ryan Orent

Cast: Oscar Isaac, Betty Gilpin, Alec Baldwin, David Costabile

CD: Allison Estrin

Synopsis: An hour-long drama set in the high-stakes, sharp-elbowed present-day Las Vegas casino business, which is a modernized but still dangerous version of the legendary city. At the center of which stands Robert ‘Bobby Red’ Redman (Isaac), president of the hottest hotel casino in town, who has to make some long odds moves to try and secure his position and take more ground. Gilpin will play Marla Blake, the formidable wife of Bobby Red and a brilliant, highly connected lawyer, who knows how to navigate the town’s darkest corners just as well as her husband. Baldwin is playing Paul “Primo” Clark, a legendary and flint-eyed business technician, who is the longtime chairman of the organization. He’s a surrogate father figure to Bobby who isn’t afraid to let his protégés fight for his favor. Costabile plays Bill Saverick. The operator of a rival casino, Saverick is a longtime associate of Bobby’s who often finds himself caught between being a loyal friend and a target of the town’s aggressive business maneuvers.

Production Company

Netflix Productions, LLC

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About The Roman

The Roman is a one-hour drama set against the backdrop of the competitive Las Vegas casino industry. It explores the intricate dynamics of power, loyalty, and ambition within a modernized take on this iconic city. At its center is Bobby ‘Bobby Red’ Redman, who struggles to maintain his grip on the top hotel casino amidst ever-evolving challenges. The series also delves into the lives of those around Bobby, including his wife Marla Blake, a skilled lawyer adept at navigating the complexities of their world. The tension escalates with the presence of Paul “Primo” Clark, a seasoned business figure who serves as both a mentor and a rival. Their intertwined stories reveal the high stakes and risks inherent in the pursuit of success within this vibrant yet perilous landscape.