True Story – Copyright. Grand Electric
Netflix’s incredibly exciting new crime-thriller miniseries starring Kevin Hart and Wesley Snipes is coming to Netflix in November 2021. We have everything you need to know about the seven-part drama, including the plot, cast, trailer, and Netflix release date.
True Story is an upcoming Netflix Original crime-thriller miniseries from Narcos and Narcos: Mexico creator Eric Newman. Joining Newman as an executive producer is Kevin Hart, who stars as the lead of the series, along with Charles Murray of Luke Cage and Sons of Anarchy.
Directing the first three episodes of True Story is Stephen Williams, who previously directed episodes of Watchmen and Lost. The final four episodes will be directed by Hanelle Culpepper of Star Trek Picard. Production of the series was handled by Grand Electric.
When is the True Story Netflix release date?
With the release of the trailer, it has been confirmed that True Story will premiere on Netflix on Wednesday, November 24th, 2021.
What is the plot of True Story?
The synopsis for True Story has been provided by Netflix:
A tour stop in Kid’s hometown of Philadelphia becomes a matter of life and death for one of the world’s most famous comedians.
Wesley Snipes (left) and Kevin Hart (right) – Copyright. Grand Electric
Who are the cast members of True Story?
The headline names for True Story are comedian Kevin Hart, and Blade star Wesley Snipes. Hart just recently starred in his first Netflix Original in the comedy-drama Fatherhood, where he was able to show off his dramatic side.
Kevin Hart in True Story (left) and Fatherhood (right)
Snipes has also only featured in one Netflix Original when he starred as blaxploitation and 70’s star D’Urville Martin in Eddie Murphy’s comeback comedy Dolemite Is My Name.
Wesley Snipes in True Story (left) and Dolemite Is My Name (right)
Below is the confirmed cast of True Story:
| Role | Cast Member | Where Have I Seen/Heard Them Before? |
|---|---|---|
| Kid | Kevin Hart | Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle | Central Intelligence | Ride Along |
| Carlton | Wesley Snipes | Blade | New Jack City | Demolition Man |
| Billie | Tawny Newsome | Space Force | Star Trek: Lower Decks | Brockmire |
| Todd | Paul Adelstein | Intolerable Cruelty | Land of the Lost | Imposters |
| Herschel | Will Catlett | Charm City Kings | Lovecraft Country | Black Lightning |
| Savvas | Chris Diamantopoulos | The Three Stooges | Micky Mouse | Skylanders Academy |
| Ari | Billy Zane | Titanic | The Phantom | Back to the Future Part 2 |
| Monyca | Lauren London | ATL | I Love You, Beth Cooper | This Christmas |
| Daphne | Ash Santos | Night Teeth | American Horror Story | Relationship Status |
| Nikos | John Ales | Better Things | Sneaky Pete | Euphoria |
| Gene | Theo Rossi | Sons of Anarchy | Luke Cage | Army of the Dead |
What is the total episode count?
It has been confirmed that the miniseries will consist of seven episodes.
Official Netflix poster for True Story – Copyright. Grand Electric
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