Netflix has set a date for its Edgar Ramirez-led limited series Florida Man.
The seven-part drama will premiere on Thursday, April 13, 2023, the streaming service has announced.
A teaser trailer and pictures were also shared by Netflix.
“When a struggling ex-cop (Edgar Ramirez) is forced to return to his home state of Florida to find a Philly mobster’s runaway girlfriend, what should be a quick gig becomes a wildly spirited journey into buried family secrets.” goes, and an increasingly futile attempt to do the right thing in a place where so much is wrong,” reads the official description.
Florida Man comes from producer Donald Todd, and is described as “a wild odyssey in a sunny place for shady people”.
In addition to Ramirez, the new series stars Otamara Marrero, Anthony LaPaglia, Abbey Lee, Lex Scott Davis, Emory Cohen, Clark Gregg, Isaiah Johnson, Paul Schneider, and Lauren Buglioli.
In an exclusive interview with Netflix’s Tudum, Todd opened up about bringing the project to life, stating that the central question is:
“How did we get here?”
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However, the Sunshine State is unlike any other, and it’s the perfect backdrop for a character-driven thriller, according to the producer.
“The brightest sun casts the darkest shadow,” says Todd, “so people can hide in the shade.”
“It all creates an ethos that’s perfect for a bright and nerdy crime story.”
Watch the teaser trailer below.
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