EXCLUSIVE: Jesse Garcia (Flamin’ Hot, Narcos: Mexico) has joined the series regular cast of the HBO Max pilot American Blue.
Garcia will play Kevin Martinez. Kmart is a detective traumatized by a recent case, struggling to cope in the day-to-day.
He joins the previously announced series regulars, led by Milo Ventimiglia as Brian Milkovich; they are Kelly Jenrette as Meg Jackson, Carlito Olivero as Mike Ortiz, Onye Eme-Akwari as Darryl Andrews, Jess Gabor as Suze Dombrowski and Eddie Kaye Thomas as Sergeant Paul “PJ” Booker. Additional leads include Paulina Olszynski as Lisa ‘Matty’ Matichak, Algee Smith as Andre Quick, Jeremy Bobb as Joe Bebar, and Rich Sommer as Ray Kaluza.
The one-hour drama American Blue follows native son Brian “Milk” Milkovich (Ventimiglia), who returns to his hometown of Joliet, IL, to rescue a beleaguered police force while seeking redemption of his own.
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We exclusively announced the project was in the works back in January. The HBO Max cop drama hails from Jeremy Carver (Supernatural) and Warner Bros Television, where Carver is under an overall deal. David Ayer will direct the pilot.
Carver writes and executive produces alongside Brian Udovich, Neil Reynolds and Ayer. Ventimiglia co-executive produces, with his longtime producing partner, Russ Cundiff, who will produce. Warner Bros Television is the studio for the one-hour drama pilot.
Garcia is repped by Mosaic, Independent Artist Group, and Sloane, Offer, Weber and Dern.