A smalltown family empire built up over many years is in danger of being washed away in the Netflix drama The Waterfront.
After years of hard graft, the Buckley family have made it with their fishing and restaurant business but they now face the prospect of losing it all.
The show’s creator Kevin Williamson, behind Dawsons’ Creek and Scream, told Netflix’s Tudum: “They’ve pulled themselves up from nothing and they’ve built this mini fishing empire in their small little town.
“Now it’s being taken away from them bit by bit.
“They’ll do anything to hold onto it, because it represents their family.”
Set in coastal North Carolina, The Waterfront is inspired by Williamson’s own life growing up and is as much about family dynamics as the lengths people will go to when their legacy is on the line.
The Waterfront is set in the fictional town of Havenport in North Carolina (Photo: Dana Hawley/Netflix)What is The Waterfront about?
For decades, the Buckley family has ruled the town of Havenport in North Carolina.
They have dominated everything from the local fishing industry to the town’s restaurant scene.
But their empire is starting to crumble as patriarch Harlan Buckley (Holt McCallany) recovers from two heart attacks, and his wife Belle (Maria Bello) and son Cane (Jake Weary) venture into the water to keep the family businesses afloat.
As their attempts spiral out of control and into treacherous waters, Harlan steps back in to take command.
Meanwhile, the Buckleys’ daughter Bree (Melissa Benoist), an addict in recovery, finds herself entangled in a complicated relationship which could threaten the family’s future forever.
Who is in the cast of The Waterfront?
Holt McCallany stars as Harlan Buckley (Photo: Dana Hawley/Netflix)
Holt McCallany stars as Harlan Buckley, the head of the family and the business who has recently suffered two heart attacks.
The American actor, 61, is well-known for portraying FBI Special Agent Bill Tench in the series Mindhunter.
He has also had leading roles in CSI: Miami, Lights Out, Golden Boy, 61st Street and The Lincoln Lawyer.
On film, he has appeared in Fight Club, Below, Alpha Dog, Sully, Justice League and Wrath of Man,
Maria Bello
Maria Bello is Belle Buckley (Photo: Dana Hawley/Netflix)Maria Bello plays Belle Buckley, the matriarch of the family who has been running the fishery business while her husband recuperates.
Bello, 58, rose to prominence in the 1998 film Permanent Midnight. She has starred in Coyote Ugly, Duets, The Cooler, The Sisters, The Jane Austen Book Club, Grown Ups and The Late Bloomer.
And on television, she has appeared in Mr & Mrs Smith, ER, Prime Suspect, Goliath, NCIS and Beef.
Jake Weary plays Cane Buckley (Photo: Dana Hawley/Netflix)
Jake Weary takes on the role of Cane Buckley, the youngest Buckley sibling, who is part of the empire.
American actor Weary, 35, is best known for playing Deran Cody in Animal Kingdom. He also played Luke Snyder in As The World Turns, Kevin LeBow in Fred: The Show and Cyrus Petrillo in Pretty Little Liars.
On film, he has appeared in Finding Steve McQueen, Measure of Revenge and Trigger Warning.
Melissa Benoist
Melissa Benoist (r) is Bree Buckley (Photo: Dana Hawley/Netflix)Melissa Benoist is Bree Buckley, the hot-tempered Buckley daughter who formerly oversaw the fishery’s finances before her demons got the better of her.
The actress, 36, rose to fame in the musical comedy-drama series Glee. She has played Kara Danvers/ Supergirl in the television series of the same name and its spin-offs. And she starred as Sadie McCarthy in The Girls on the Bus.
Her film roles include Nicole in Whiplash, Marcia in The Longest Ride and Katherine Russell in Patriots Day.
The cast of The Waterfront also includes:
Rafael L. Silva as Shawn West (9-1-1: Lone Star, The Corp) Humberly González as Jenna Tate (Ginny & Georgia, In The Dark) Danielle Campbell as Peyton Buckley (The Rookie, Tell Me A Story) Brady Hepner as Diller Hopkins (Abraham’s Boys, The Holdovers) Dave Annable as Wes Larsen (Walker, Lioness) J. Elliott as Tommy (Found, Forgotten) Gerardo Celasco as DEA Agent Marcus Sanchez (Next, Devil in Ohio) Topher Grace as Grady(The Hot Zone, Home Economics) Michael Gaston as Sheriff Clyde Porter (The Leftovers, The Man in the High Castle) Joshua Mikel as Rodney Hopkins (Manhunt, SWAT) Andrew Call as Deputy Sawyer (Z: The Beginning of Everything, FBI: International) Josh Crotty as Nate (The Rookie, Lioness)When is The Waterfront on Netflix and how many episodes are there?
The Waterfront drops on Netflix on Thursday 19 June at 8am.
There are eight episodes in the series and all will be available to binge-watch from Thursday.
But viewers will need a subscription to Netflix, which start from £5.99 a month.
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