Corey Stoll, Ralph Ineson, Nyasha Hatendi Join Wyatt Russell-Led Monsterverse Series

Corey Stoll, Ralph Ineson, and Nyasha Hatendi have joined the cast of Legendary’s Monsterverse series for Apple TV+, according to an exclusive report from Deadline. The actors will star as series regulars in the upcoming show, which is led by Wyatt Russell.

They join lead and executive producer Wyatt Russell, who returns as Young Lee Shaw, a character that originated in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. Millie Brady and Pilou Asbæk are also set to star. Details regarding the specific characters the newly announced trio will play are currently under wraps.

What is the series about?

The series, from showrunner Joby Harold, will follow the story of Colonel Lee Shaw. In 1984, the American operative goes on a secret mission behind enemy lines in an attempt to stop the Soviets from unleashing a horrific new Titan big enough to destroy the U.S. and turn the tide of the Cold War. The character of Colonel Lee Shaw originated in the Apple TV+ series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, which stars Russell’s father, Kurt Russell, playing the same role in later years.

Who is producing the Monsterverse series?

The new series is executive produced by Harold and Tory Tunnell for Safehouse Pictures, alongside Russell, Chris Black, Kyle Bradstreet, Alex Boden, Andy Goddard, and James Skotchdopoloe. Hiro Matsuoka and Takemasa Arita executive produce on behalf of Toho Co., Ltd., the owner of the Godzilla character. Harold is developing multiple new series set within the franchise’s evolving universe for Apple TV+.