'The Roman': Shalom Brune-Franklin, Jimmy O. Yang join Oscar Isaac in drama series

Actor Shalom Brune-Franklin and Jimmy O. Yang are the latest additions to the cast of 'The Roman,' Netflix's Las Vegas-set drama series starring Oscar Isaac, reported Variety.

According to the outlet, Brune-Franklin will play Jessica Christine "JC" Griffin, described as "an alert and ambitious rising star at the casino" and "a vital host and fixer, managing the whims of high rollers while harbouring her own big plans for the future."


Yang will play Rich Tzu, a sophisticated, Eton-educated executive who serves as a rival to Isaac's Bobby.

'The Roman' is an eight-episode, hour-long drama set in present-day Las Vegas, a modernised but still dangerous version of the Strip.

At the centre of it all is Robert 'Bobby Red' Redman (Isaac), the president of the hottest hotel casino in town. As his power is threatened, Bobby must make some long odds moves to secure his position and seize more control over Sin City.

Previously announced cast members include Betty Gilpin, Alec Baldwin and David Costabile. 'The Roman' is created by showrunners Brian Koppelman and David Levien, whose storytelling in Vegas dates back to 'Rounders' and 'Ocean's Thirteen.'

The duo also co-created 'Billions,' which ran on Showtime from 2016 to 2023.

JC Chandor is set to direct the first two episodes of the series.