Colin Woodell, KJ Apa, Diane Guerrero to Star in Netflix's 'Myron Bolitar'
The adaptation of Harlan Coben's sports agent novels has set its three leads, with David E. Kelley and Kyle Long serving as showrunners.
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- Myron Bolitar
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- Colin Woodell as Myron Bolitar
- KJ Apa as Win Lockwood
- Diane Guerrero as Esperanza Diaz
“After an injury ends his NBA dreams, Myron Bolitar reinvents himself as a sports agent — using charm, smarts and a ruthless partner to navigate the high-stakes, dirty world of sports, where saving his clients often means risking himself.”
Netflix has cast Colin Woodell, KJ Apa, and Diane Guerrero in the lead roles for its upcoming series adaptation of Harlan Coben's "Myron Bolitar" novels, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The series will center on the life and career of a sports agent.
Who is playing who in Myron Bolitar?
Woodell will play the title character, Myron Bolitar. The official logline describes the role: “After an injury ends his NBA dreams, Myron Bolitar reinvents himself as a sports agent — using charm, smarts and a ruthless partner to navigate the high-stakes, dirty world of sports, where saving his clients often means risking himself.”
KJ Apa will portray Win Lockwood, a character born into “extraordinary privilege” who walked away from his family’s wealth to build his own life with his good friend, Myron. Diane Guerrero is cast as Esperanza Diaz, a former wrestler who serves as Myron’s indispensable right hand and the backbone of their sports agency.
Who is behind the series?
David E. Kelley and Kyle Long ("Suits") will serve as showrunners and executive producers. Greg Yaitanes ("Presumed Innocent," "House of the Dragon") will direct multiple episodes and also executive produce alongside Matthew Tinker of David E. Kelley Productions, Harlan Coben via his Final Twist Productions, and Rick Muirragui.
The project marks another chapter in Coben’s extensive partnership with Netflix. Since signing an overall deal with the streamer in 2018, 13 of the best-selling author's novels have been adapted into television series. These series have collectively drawn more than 300 million views worldwide since 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harlan Coben's relationship with Netflix?
Harlan Coben has had an overall deal with Netflix since 2018, which has resulted in 13 television adaptations of his novels. These series have collectively drawn over 300 million views worldwide since 2023.
Who are the showrunners for the Myron Bolitar series?
David E. Kelley and Kyle Long are the showrunners and executive producers. Kelley has previously collaborated with Netflix on series like "Anatomy of a Scandal," "A Man in Full," and "The Lincoln Lawyer."
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