Meet the Cast of Kennedy: A New Drama Series on Netflix

Netflix is finalizing the cast for Kennedy, a new drama series that delves into the lives of the Kennedy family. The show, based on Fredrik Logevall's book, JFK: Coming of Age in the American Century, 1917-1956, features a star-studded ensemble including Michael Fassbender, Laura Donnelly, Nick Robinson, and Joshuah Melnick. The series, set in the 1930s, follows the rise of Joe and Rose Kennedy and their nine children, with a focus on Jack Kennedy's struggle to step out of his brother's shadow.

The production, currently filming in London, has added several new recurring cast members to the lineup. Georgina Bitmead portrays Eunice Kennedy, Miley Locke plays a young Kick Kennedy, and Tipper Seifert-Cleveland takes on the role of a young Rosemary Kennedy. Hera Hilmar embodies Inga Arvad, Wyatt Russell portrays Charles Lindbergh, Patrick Fischler appears as Arthur Krock, and Caitlin FitzGerald embodies Clare Boothe Luce. Louis Landau, Robin Soans, Denis O'Hare, Albert Welling, Toby Huss, and Eddie Marsan also join the cast in various roles.

The series is created by showrunner Sam Shaw and director Thomas Vinterberg, with an 8-episode first season that promises to explore the complexities of the Kennedy family dynamics. Executive producers include Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, Eric Roth, and a talented team of writers and producers. Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated series.