Betty Gilpin, Alec Baldwin, David Costabile Join Oscar Isaac in Netflix Las Vegas Series ‘The Roman’

Netflix is rounding out the cast of its upcoming Las Vegas casino series, now dubbed “The Roman.”

Variety has learned that Betty Gilpin, Alec Baldwin, and David Costabile have all joined the drama as series regulars alongside previously announced lead Oscar Isaac.

The official logline for “The Roman” states that it is “set in the high-stakes, sharp-elbowed present-day Las Vegas casino business, which is a modernized but still dangerous version of the legendary city. At the center of which stands Robert ‘Bobby Red’ Redman (Isaac), president of the hottest hotel casino in town, who has to make some long odds moves to try and secure his position and take more ground.”

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Gilpin will star as Marla Blake, who is described as “Bobby’s formidable wife and a brilliant, highly connected lawyer, who knows how to navigate the town’s darkest corners just as well as her husband.”

The role marks Gilpin’s latest project with Netflix. She previously starred in the comedy series “GLOW” at the streamer, which earned her three consecutive Emmy nominations for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series. Most recently, she starred in the limited series “Death by Lightning” as well as the Western drama “American Primeval” for Netflix.

Baldwin will play Paul “Primo” Clark, said to be “A legendary and flint-eyed business technician, Primo is the longtime chairman of the organization and a surrogate father figure to Bobby who isn’t afraid to let his protégés fight for his favor.”

This will not be the first time Baldwin has played a casino boss. He previously played Sheldon “Shelly” Kaplow in the critically-acclaimed film “The Cooler,” for which he received both an Academy Award and Golden Globe nomination. Baldwin has starred in few TV shows during his long career, most notably appearing across the entire run of the hit NBC series “30 Rock” in his Emmy-winning role as Jack Donaghy He is also known for his appearances on “Saturday Night Live” (for which he has also won an Emmy) and for shows like “Will & Grace” and “Dr. Death.”

Costabile is set as Bill Saverick, “The operator of a rival casino, Saverick is a longtime associate of Bobby’s who often finds himself caught between being a loyal friend and a target of the town’s aggressive business maneuvers.”

Costabile is known for acclaimed turns on shows like “Billions,” “Breaking Bad,” and “Suits.” His film roles include “Lincoln,” “The Dirt,” “The Post,” and “13 Hours.”

Gilpin is repped by CAA, Anonymous Content, and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller. Baldwin is repped by UTA and manager Matt DelPiano. Costabile is repped by Verve, Gartner Group, and Goodman Genow.

“The Roman” was originally announced in December and hails from creators Brian Koppelman and David Levien. Netflix has given the series an eight-episode order.

Koppelman and Levien are writers, executive producers, and showrunners. Isaac will executive produce in addition to starring via Mad Gene. Martin Scorsese and Sikelia Productions also executive produce along with Julie Yorn and Rick Yorn for Expanded Media, Paul Schiff, and Beth Schacter. Kerry Orent will co-executive produce. JC Chandor will direct and executive produce.