Jude Law vs Jason Bateman: the sibling rivalry we didn’t know we needed is coming to Netflix
Jude Law and Jason Bateman are teaming up for a thrilling new sibling drama that's bound to be a hit. Called Black Rabbit, the upcoming Netflix show introduces the pair as brothers whose rivalry is set to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Bateman will also direct the first two episodes, while his former Ozark co-star and Love Actually's actress Laura Linney will direct the third and fourth episodes. If you’re a fan of high-stakes drama, you won’t want to miss this one when it lands on Netflix later this year.
Here's everything we know so far including the show's plot, cast and release date...
What is Black Rabbit about?
Producers have been tight-lipped on the specifics of the show, but we do know that Jude Law and Jason Bateman will star as rival siblings competing for the family business, generating buzz and drawing comparison to HBO's award-winning family drama Succession.
The official synopsis reads: "When the owner of a New York City hotspot (Jude Law) allows his chaotic brother (Jason Bateman) back in his life, he opens the door to escalating dangers that threaten to bring down everything he’s built."
Something tells us this is going to be binge-worthy TV.
Who's starring in Black Rabbit?
Jason Bateman and Jude Law will lead the cast as brothers Vince and Jake Friedken. They will be joined by Gangs of London and Slow Horses star Sope Dirisu as Wes, a prominent musician and entrepreneur, while Succession's Dagmara Dominczyk will portray Jake's wife Val.
See the full cast below:
Jason Bateman (Ozark, Air) as Vince Friedken.
Jude Law (Talented Mr. Ripley, Sherlock Holmes) as Jake Friedken.
Cleopatra Coleman (Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire, Clipped) as Estelle, an esteemed interior designer.
Amaka Okafor (Bodies, The Responder) as Roxie, an ambitious New York chef.
Sope Dirisu(Gangs of London, Slow Horses) as Wes, a prominent musician and entrepreneur..
Dagmara Dominczyk (Succession, The Lost Daughter) as Val, an affluent New York philanthropist and Jake’s ex-wife.
Chris Coy (Bass Reeves, The Peripheral, Women of the Movement) as Babbitt, a low-level bookie.
Troy Kotsur (CODA, The Mandalorian, Curb Your Enthusiasm) as Joe Mancuso, a local bookie with ties to organized crime and to the brothers’ past.
Abbey Lee (Florida Man, Old, Lovecraft Country) as Anna, a formidable NYC bartender.
Odessa Young (Mothering Sunday, The Staircase, Shirley) as Gen, an East Village tattoo artist with a connection to the brothers.
Robin De Jesus (The Boys In the Band, Tick Tick…BOOM, Welcome to Chippendales) as Tony, a talented NYC chef.
Amir Malaklou (The Old Man, The Kite Runner [Broadway]) as Naveen, an investor in Jake’s businesses.
Don Harvey (We Own This City, The Deuce, Pam & Tommy) as Matt, an old school Brooklyn bartender.
Forrest Weber (Law & Order, The Blacklist) as Junior, a hotheaded criminal.
Francis Benhamou (Dear Edward, Kinda Pregnant, Prayer for the French Republic) as Lisa Klein, a journalist with New York magazine.
Gus Birney (Shining Vale, Happiness for Beginners, Dickinson) as Mel Whitney, an aspiring actor and host.
John Ales (American Fiction, Painkiller, Euphoria) as Jules Zablonski, a renowned NYC artist.
Steve Witting (Killers of the Flower Moon, Tulsa King) as “Andy,” a credit card processor and money lender.
How can I watch Black Rabbit?
Netflix has confirmed the thriller will land on our screens later this year, although we don't have an exact date just yet. Keep your eyes peeled - Black Rabbit is definitely one to watch!
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