Underbelly: Stephen Amell & More Join Crime Series Cast for Crave

Underbelly: Stephen Amell & More Join Crime Series Cast for Crave

As a seasoned gamer who has spent countless hours immersed in the gritty underworlds of various video games, I can’t help but feel a thrill of anticipation at the news that Stephen Amell is set to lead the cast of Underbelly. Having followed his career as the Arrow for years, it’s exciting to see him stepping into a new role, especially one that seems tailor-made for my gaming tastes.


The streaming service Crave has secured Stephen Amell, best known for his role in Arrow, as the main actor for their upcoming crime drama titled Underbelly. Additionally, notable figures such as Minnie Driver, Tamara Podemski, Hamza Haq, and Christopher Heyerdahl are poised to take on various supporting roles within this production. At present, the series is still under development and a release date has not been disclosed by the producers as of yet.

Stephen Amell to lead Crave’s Underbelly series cast as Officer Henry Roland

According to a fresh update, it’s been confirmed that Stephen Amell will play the lead character on the series “Underbelly.

Deadline reports that Amell will play the part of Officer Henry Roland. He embarks on a mission to protect his closest friend, Tommy Hawley, portrayed by Hamza Haq, who finds himself in a case involving stolen items. Meanwhile, Minnie Driver’s character, May Ferguson, is also tracking down the missing cargo and Hawley in this whirlwind of events.

The series will be shot along the U.S.-Canada border, specifically in the scenic 1000 Islands region. Shaftesbury, working alongside Fifth Season, is overseeing production, with Fifth Season also responsible for distribution. Notably, the script for this show has been written by Graeme Stewart and Aaron Martin.

Christina Jennings, head of Shaftesbury, discussed the choice of actors like Stephen Amell in the show Underbelly. She mentioned to a media outlet, “We’re thrilled to collaborate with Fifth Season and Bell Media/Crave, featuring a main cast that includes Stephen Amell, Minnie Driver, Hamza Haq, and Tamara Podemski.” Jennings also praised the location for filming Underbelly, stating, “It’s an ideal backdrop for this crime series we hope to make again.

Additionally, the Vice President of content creation at Bell Media, who oversees Crave TV, emphasized that with an exceptional creative perspective from Graeme Stewart, Aaron Martin, and Robert Budreau, and complex, well-rounded characters, the series offers a captivating storyline that we believe will strongly connect with all viewers.

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2024-10-22 19:10