‘Sexy Beast' (2024) release date, plot, cast, director and is the British crime drama series worth watching
Series name: 'Sexy Beast'
Platform: Paramount+
Release date: January 25
Country of origin: US
No. of episodes: 08
Genre: Crime Drama
Cast: James McArdle, Emun Elliott, Tamsin Greig, Stephen Moyer, and Sarah Greene, among others
Based on the 2000 film with the same title, 'Sexy Beast' returns as an eight-part TV series. The series, conceived by Michael Caleo, will delve into the intricate nature of underworld crime scenes.
Packed with stunning visuals from the 1990s, the series will also focus on the expansion of character development.
What is the plot of the ‘Sexy Beast?’
The James McArdle and Emun Elliott starrer 'Sexy Beast', centers on the friendship between two friends, Gal Dove and Don Logan.
Thieves by profession, the pair ascends to the glamour and glitz of London, where an underworld boss offers them a job. The series will also feature a romantic relationship between Gal and adult movie star Deedee.
Who stars in the 'Sexy Beast?'
James McArdle
The series stars James McArdle as Gal Dove. The Scottish actor gained a breakthrough for his work in the National Theatre's production, 'Angels in America.' He was awarded the prestigious Ian Charleson Award for his performance in the theatre play 'Platonov.'
The actor has also appeared in television shows and films, most notably 'Mary Queen of Scots,' 'Ammonite,' and 'The Pillars of the Earth.'
Emun Elliott
Renowned for his versatility, Emun Elliot plays the role of eccentric Don Logan in 'Sexy Beast.' Elliot's work ranges from television to movies, earning him acclaim.
The actor, who graduated from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, made his television debut in the 2005 production, 'Monarch of the Glen.'
His notable works include 'Paradox,' 'Threesome,' 'The Paradise', and 'Guilt.'
Tamsin Greig
Tamsin Greig, who plays the role of Cecilia, is famous for her role in BBC Radio's 'The Archers.
Greig, who won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress, has actively worked in radio, television, films, and theatre productions.
Her work credits include 'Much Ado About Nothing,' 'Love Soup,' 'The Archers,' and 'Tamara Drewe.'
Who is the director of 'Sexy Beast?'
The series will be directed by Michael Caleo. He is a well-known screenwriter, having written for series like 'Rescue Me', 'The Family' and 'The Last Time', amongst others.
Caleo was also nominated for a Primetime Emmy for his contribution as a writer in the series 'The Sopranos' in 2004.
Is ‘Sexy Beast’ worth watching?
Based on the 2000s movie of the same name, 'Sexy Beast' will bring colorful 1990s on screen. Paired with intensity and themes of power and masculinity, the series will shed light on the consequences of being a part of the crime world.
If you enjoy crime dramas, 'Sexy Beast' should be on your immediate watch list.
Trailer of the 'Sexy Beast'
