The Starz Series Hightown Premieres on May 17, 2020
Starz and famed Executive Producer Jerry Bruckheimer just might have another hit on their hands with the upcoming series premiere of “Hightown” on May 17, 2020.
Sitting down with some of the cast, the writer, the creator, and the producer gave a lot of insight into the show. The story is gritty, real and gives audiences an inside look at a location widely know for vacation getaways as real and not much different than any other town or large city when it comes to crime.
Chatting with Monica Raymund, she stated that after the audition, she said “I am Jackie!” After viewing a few episodes, she is absolutely correct. She is well suited for the role will be added to an very coveted list of TV’s most memorable characters.
James Badge Dale stated “After reading the script, I knew I wanted to be a part of the series!” His character Ray truly embodies this, and just like Monica, bit character will be one that audiences will be talking about.
“Hightown” is set on idyllic Cape Cod, and follows one woman’s journey to sobriety, intertwined with an unfolding murder investigation. Jackie Quiñones (Monica Raymund, “Chicago Fire,” “The Good Wife”), a hard-partying National Marine Fisheries Service agent, has her free-wheeling life thrown into disarray when she discovers a body on the beach — another casualty of Cape Cod’s opioid epidemic. As a result of this trauma, Jackie takes the first steps toward becoming sober — until she becomes convinced that it’s up to her to solve the murder. Now at odds with Sergeant Ray Abruzzo (James Badge Dale, Only the Brave), an abrasive but effective member of the Cape Cod Interagency Narcotics Unit, Jackie starts to spiral. And she’s not alone. Ray, too, spins out of control; losing himself in the investigation. The lives of everyone connected to this murder crash and converge, reminding us just how complicated — and deadly — our addictions can be. Riley Voelkel (“Roswell, New Mexico,” “The Originals”), Shane Harper (“Code Black,” “Happyland”), Amaury Nolasco (“Prison Break,” “Deception” ), Atkins Estimond (“The Resident,” “Lodge 49”) and Dohn Norwood (“Mindhunter,” “The Sinner”) also star.
“Hightown” is created and executive produced by Rebecca Cutter (“Gotham”) with Gary Lennon (“Power,” “Euphoria”) executive producing with Jerry Bruckheimer (Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Top Gun: Maverick,” “The Amazing Race”), Jonathan Littman (“Lucifer,” “The Amazing Race,” “CSI” franchise) and KristieAnne Reed (“Lucifer,” “L.A.’s Finest”) from Jerry Bruckheimer TV; Ellen H. Schwartz also serves as executive producer. Oscar®-nominated cinematographer Rachel Morrison (Black Panther, Fruitvale Station) directed the first two episodes of the series.
The cast is very diverse and after speaking with Jerry Bruckheimer, it was something that he and the creators were very aware of, excited about and knew this reality was a true reflection of current society.
The characters in the series are complex, broken, reckless, flawed and audiences may even find a little commonality as they visit the lives of the “Hightown” residences each week.
For more on the series, check out the Starz website to follow the show on social media via, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
