Criminal Series: Check out the latest update about production and what we know about release date, storyline, cast and characters

Amazon Prime Video's crime drama adaptation of the comic series "Criminal" has started production in Portland, Oregon. Created by Sean Phillips and Ed Brubaker, the series began filming on Monday.

Production

The "Criminal" series, a long-running crime comic, is now being filmed. Sean Phillips, co-creator of the series, shared on Twitter that production started on Monday in Portland. This series is an anthology that explores stories from the criminal underworld. The crimes from the past often affect the present.

Storyline and Characters

The first season will adapt the book's initial story arc, "Coward." It focuses on two criminals. Leo, played by Charlie Hunnam, is a master thief who avoids violence. Greta, played by Adria Arjona, is a car thief seeking one last score after her husband's death in a failed heist. The first four episodes are directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck.

Cast

Richard Jenkins will play Ivan, a family friend of Leo. Ivan is a thief suffering from dementia and is under Leo's care. John Hawkes stars as Sebastian Hyde, a criminal hindered by a stroke. Taylor Selé plays Royal, the manager of Hyde's gambling club. Kadeem Hardison is Gnarly, an ex-boxer and Ivan's friend. Pat Healy portrays Seymour, a member of Leo's father's old crew. Logan Browning plays Jenny, an Internal Affairs detective and Leo's childhood friend.

Recurring roles include Gus Halper as Ricky, the unstable son of an outlaw. Aliyah Camacho plays Angie, Greta's daughter. Michael Mando portrays Jeff, a crooked vice cop.

Production Team

Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips, Jordan Harper, Sarah Carbiener and Phillip Barnett are the executive producers. Brubaker and Harper are the showrunners of the series.

Release Date

Filming for "Criminal" is underway, but no release date has been announced yet.

FAQs:

What is the plot of "Criminal"?
"Criminal" follows stories from the criminal underworld, focusing on master thief Leo and car thief Greta in the first season.

Who are the executive producers of "Criminal"?
The executive producers are Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips, Jordan Harper, Sarah Carbiener and Phillip Barnett.