Joseph Lee and Sunita Mani Join Prime Video's 'Sex Criminals' Series Cast
The Emmy-nominated 'Beef' actor and 'GLOW' star take on recurring roles as Prime Video rounds out the cast for its eight-episode adaptation of the cult comic.
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- Joseph Lee as Detective Franklin
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“Prime Video has rounded out the cast for its upcoming series Sex Criminals, an adaptation of Image Comics’ title, adding Emmy-nominated Joseph Lee ( Beef ) and Sunita Mani ( His & Hers ) in significant recurring roles.”
Joseph Lee and Sunita Mani have joined the cast of Prime Video's upcoming series Sex Criminals, according to Deadline.
The two actors will take on significant recurring roles in the eight-episode adaptation of the cult Image Comics title. Lee is set to play Detective Franklin, while Mani will portray a character named Lucy.
Who else is in the 'Sex Criminals' cast?
They join previously announced leads Imogen Poots and John Reynolds, who play the central couple Suze and Jon. The ensemble also includes Pamela Adlon, BD Wong, Ayden Mayeri, and Ashleigh Cummings. Kumail Nanjiani, who co-created the series with Emily V. Gordon and Tze Chun, will also appear in a recurring role.
What is the 'Sex Criminals' series about?
The series adapts the comic written by Matt Fraction and illustrated by Chip Zdarsky, which was first published in 2013. The story follows Suze, a woman who discovers she can stop time when she has sex. She eventually meets Jon, who shares the same ability, and the pair decides to use their power to rob banks.
Tze Chun serves as the showrunner. Nia DaCosta will direct the first, second, seventh, and eighth episodes and also executive produces. The series is executive produced by Gordon, Nanjiani, Dani Melia, Chun, Dani Gorin for LuckyChap, Fraction, and Zdarsky.
Lee earned an Emmy nomination for his role in the Netflix series Beef. Mani is known for her breakout role as Arthie on the Netflix series GLOW.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes will the 'Sex Criminals' series have?
The Prime Video adaptation is planned as an eight-episode series, as reported by Deadline.
Who is directing the 'Sex Criminals' series?
Nia DaCosta is set to direct episodes 1, 2, 7, and 8 of the series and will also serve as an executive producer.
Is 'Sex Criminals' based on a book?
The series is an adaptation of the Image Comics title Sex Criminals, which was created by writer Matt Fraction and artist Chip Zdarsky. The comic series launched in 2013.
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