EXCLUSIVE: Mike Dopud (Power, Arrow) has joined the cast of Netflix‘s Trinity, from showrunner, writer and executive producer Jed Mercurio. In a recurring role, Dopud will play Waylon Kelly, Command Master Chief in the US Navy.
The cast is led by Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Richard Madden, Marcia Gay Harden and JD Pardo, who were previously announced. James Remar, Bruce Greenwood, Kirk Acevedo, Ben Cotton, Jason Ralph and Mark O’Brien will recur.
Trinity follows Commander Katherine Decker (Mbatha-Raw), a heroic female Naval Officer who becomes involved with the outwardly charismatic Secretary of Defense, only to discover he may be at the heart of a dangerous conspiracy.
The story comes further into focus with the character descriptions below.
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Decker is second-in-command on the USS Kansas, a nuclear submarine and one of the deadliest weapons on Earth. Madden portrays Secretary of Defense Webb Preston, who has a technology background that sets him apart from most politicians. Webb’s innovation and purpose are seen as a threat in more ways than one. Harden will play Margaret Vandenburg, the CEO and matriarch of her family’s business empire, guiding them to become a prominent family with political ties. Pardo will play Tom Reyes, a Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy.
Greenwood will play Special Agent Eric Colby; Wisdom as Admiral Griff Tatum; Acevedo as Captain Jock Campbell; Cotton as Special Agent Jake Ryan; Remar as President Paul Barnard; Ralph as Brooks Vandenburg; O’Brien as Dr. Brian York.
In addition to Mercurio, executive producers of the eight-episode series include Jimmy Mulville for Hat Trick Mercurio and Wendy Mericle. Michael Cuesta will direct and executive produce the first and second episodes of the 20th Television-produced series.
Dopud is best known for his roles on the Starz hit series Power and the Canadian series Stargate Universe. He’s had major recurring guest star arcs on shows that include CW’s Arrow and The 100, Turner & Hooch for Disney+, Stargate-SG1, Battlestar Galactica, and Mistresses for ABC. A selection of his film credits includes Violent Night opposite David Harbour and John Leguizamo, Deadpool 2, and This Means War. Mike is represented by Global Artists Agency and Pacific Artists Management.