Nick Offerman Joins Peacock's Comedy Thriller The Resort
Peacock's upcoming comedy thriller The Resort has a new addition in Nick Offerman. Offerman has made a career of memorable supporting performances, best known for playing curmudgeonly mentor Ron Swanson on all seven seasons of NBC's Parks & Recreation, as well as prominent roles in FX shows Devs, and Fargo, Hulu's recent Pam & Tammy, and the NBC crafting competition Making It, which he co-hosts with Parks and Rec star Amy Poehler. He's also set to co-star as Bill in HBO's upcoming adaptation of The Last of Us.
Variety reports on Offerman's casting, describing The Resort as a generation-spanning romance masquerading as a fast-paced mystery about "the disappointment of time." The show is being run by Palm Springs scribe Andy Siara, who also co-writes alongside Mr. Robot and Homecoming'sSam Esmail. The plot centers around a pair of married teachers, Noah and Emma, on an anniversary trip in the Mayan Riviera when they become entangled in a strange unsolved mystery from 15 years in the past that puts their bond through an emotional gauntlet. Offerman will be playing Murray Thompson, another guest at the titular resort.
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The central couple will be played by the previously announced William Jackson Harper and Cristin Milioti. The recurring cast includes Skyler Gisondo (Booksmart), Parvesh Cheena (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), Debby Ryan (Insatiable), Dylan Baker (Spider-Man 3), Luis Gerardo Mendez (Narcos: Mexico), and Ben Sinclair (High Maintenance). Offerman always brings such a blend of stoic disapproval and low-key warmth that makes his addition to any cast something to look forward to. Coupled with Siara and Esmail's involvement, and a fantastic lead
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