The Coen brothers’ TV series is gaining some traction in terms of its cast. It appears than none other than Tim Blake Nelson will lead the about-to-start-production series, which is the brothers’ first foray into the world of TV.
Joel and Ethan Coen will write and direct The Ballad Of Buster Scruggs, which is described as a comedy-drama.
The news comes via the Albuquerque Journal (via The Tracking Board), who report that the likes of James Franco, Zoe Kazan, Tyne Daly, Stephen Root and the awesome Ralph Ineson are also in negotiations. The paper had more info regarding the characters in the new show:
“The Ballad Of Buster Scruggs” follows a singing cowboy. The Tracking Board has learned that Tim Blake Nelson will play the title character.
“Near Algodones” is about a high-plains drifter whose own fecklessness dogs his attempts at bank robbery and cattle driving. We hear James Franco, Stephen Root and Ralph Ineson (The Witch) will star in this one.
“Meal Ticket” follows an actor and impresario of a traveling show.
“All Gold Canyon” is about a prospector who happily finds a gold seam but then unhappily finds an evil encroacher.
“The Gal Who Got Rattled” follows two trail bosses on the Oregon Trail and a woman on the wagon train who needs the help of one of them and who might be a marriage prospect for the other. We hear Zoe Kazan will play the titular “gal.” Her publicist did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
“The Mortal Remains” follows five very different passengers on a stagecoach of mysterious destination. We hear Tyne Daly will star in this one.
Loving the sound of this. Absolutely loving it. We’ll bring you more as we get it.
