'Billions' Season 5: Release date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about Showtime drama series
Television’s foray into the realm of finance and business has given us some good shows. The US drama-series 'Billions' is one such work, which, through its four seasons, has tickled our imagination. The series revolves around the lives of US Attorney Chuck Rhoades and hedge fund expert Bobby Axelrod, who are two power-hungry individuals constantly trying to outmaneuver each other. Showtime’s banner series has announced its next installment and here’s all you need to know about the show.
Release date
The fifth season of 'Billions' will premiere May 3 on Showtime at 9 pm ET.
Plot
In the previous season of 'Billions', we saw Chuck and Bobby along with Wendy form a rather unsettling alliance only to eliminate all their rivals. Season 5 will follow the game plans of the characters to emerge as the most powerful, and how they are highly driven by their ambition and desires, often overpowering the other characteristics.
Cast:
Damian Lewis
Damian Lewis is an English actor known for his role in HBO miniseries 'Band of Brothers', which earned him a Golden Globe nomination. His role as the US Marine Sargeant Nicholas Brody in Homeland earned him a Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe award. Lewis is seen as Robert Axelrod in 'Billions', whose character is based on SAC Capital advisor Steve Cohen. Axelrod plays a pivotal role in 'Billions.'
Paul Giamitti
Paul Giamatti has predominantly worked in films and shows for over two decades. Some of the notable movies he has featured include, 'The Ides of March', '12 Years A Slave,' and the most-recent 'San Andreas.' He plays US attorney Chuck Rhoades in 'Billions.' The actor was heaped with praise by fans and critics alike for his exceptional acting in the series.
Julianna Margulies and Corey Stoll
It has been confirmed that Julianna Margulies of 'The Good Wife' and Corey Stoll from 'House of Cards' would be making a guest appearance in multiple episodes of Billions in Season 5. Margulies will be seen as Catherine Brant, an Ivy League Sociology Professor. Meanwhile, Stoll will play the role of business titan Michael Prince.
Creators
'Billions' is co-created by Brian Koppleman, David Levien, and Adrew Ross Sorkin. While Levine and Koppelman have collaborated for 'Rounders' and 'Ocean's Thirteen', Sorkin is joining them for the first time in Billions.
Trailer
A new trailer was released on March 19 and captioned, "Bobby Axelrod (Damian Lewis) and Chuck Rhoades (Paul Giamatti) see their vicious rivalry reignited, while new enemies rise and take aim. Social impact pioneer Mike Prince (Corey Stoll) poses a true threat to Axe’s dominance and Chuck feuds with a formidable district attorney (Roma Maffia). Taylor Mason (Asia Kate Dillon) is forced back to Axe Capital, where Taylor must fight to protect their employees and their assets. Wendy Rhoades (Maggie Siff) reevaluates her loyalties and forges surprising new alliances that put her at odds with both Chuck and Axe. This season, the struggle for power becomes a struggle for survival, and all characters must adapt or risk extinction."
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