Netflix Original Miniseries ‘True Story’: Trailer, Cast, Release Date

Kevin Hart and Wesley Snipes star in an upcoming Netflix Original crime-thriller miniseries, True Story. The miniseries, running over seven episodes, has an all-star cast and is coming soon. Read on to find out more about the seven-part thriller, including its plot, trailer, cast and release date.

About the Netflix Original miniseries True Story

True Story is a seven-part crime-thriller series starring funnyman, Kevin Hart, along with veteran actor Wesley Snipes. The series comes from Eric Newman, the creator of Narcos and Narcos: Mexico. While playing the lead, Hart also joins Newman as an executive producer as well as Charles Murray (Luke Cage, Sons of Anarchy).

Stephen Williams (Watchmen, Lost) directs the first three episodes, while the final four are directed by Hanelle Culpepper of Star Trek Picard.

The Netflix synopsis reads that a world-famous comedian desperately searches for a way out after a night in Philadelphia with his brother. That tour stop in his hometown threatens to sabotage more than his success.

Who stars in the Netflix Original True Story?

The Netflix Original miniseries True Story has a true constellation of stars. Kevin Hart (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Central Intelligence and Ride Along) plays the lead of funnyman Kid. Hart has previously starred in his first Netflix Original, Fatherhood.

Meanwhile, Wesley Snipes (Blade, New Jack City, Demolition Man) is in the role of Kid’s brother, Carlton. Snipes has previously featured in one Netflix Original, as blaxploitation and 70’s star D’Urville Martin in Eddie Murphy’s comeback comedy, Dolemite is My Name.

Other cast members include Tawny Newsome (Space Force, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Brockmire) as Billie. Paul Adelstein (Intolerable Cruelty, Land of the Lost, Imposters) plays Todd. Meanwhile, Herschel is played by Will Catlett, (Charm City Kings, Lovecraft Country, Black Lightning).

Another star of True Story is Chris Diamantopoulos as Savvas. He has previously starred in The Three Stooges, Mickey Mouse and Skylanders Academy. Meanwhile, Billy Zane (Titanic, The Phantom, Back to the Future Part 2) plays the role of Ari.

.@wesleysnipes is Carlton. @KevinHart4real is The Kid. #TrueStory premieres November 24 on @netflix. pic.twitter.com/2x3X7y8KHQ

— Strong Black Lead (@strongblacklead) November 3, 2021

Lauren London (ATL, This Christmas, I Love You, Beth Cooper) plays Monyca and John Ales (Better Things, Sneaky Pete, Euphoria) plays Nikos. Ash Santos (Night Teeth, American Horror Story, Relationship Status) is in the role of Daphne. Last, but by no means least, Theo Rossi (Sons of Anarchy, Luke Cage, Army of the Dead) plays Gene.

When does the miniseries True Story release on Netflix?

Netflix recently released the trailer for the miniseries, included below. At the same time, the streamer confirmed that the crime-thriller miniseries True Story will debut on Netflix on Wednesday, November 24, 2021.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QP1PAEaszVM

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