Jeff Daniels Cast as Raymond Lesko in AMC and Netflix Series Bannerman
Jeff Daniels will play a former NYPD detective in the adaptation of John R. Maxim's spy novels, co-produced by AMC Studios and Netflix.
Jeff Daniels has been cast as Raymond Lesko in the AMC drama series Bannerman, according to Deadline. Lesko is described as a former NYPD detective known as an infamous detective and serves as the first announced cast member for the project.
The series is based on the spy novels by John R. Maxim. Shane Black co-wrote the first episode and will executive produce and direct the first two episodes. Craig Silverstein is the writer, showrunner and executive producer, with Greg Nicotero and Brian Witten also serving as executive producers.
Bannerman is co-produced by AMC Studios as lead studio and Netflix. The show will premiere on AMC in the U.S. and Canada and become available on Netflix in those countries 90 days after the season finale airs on AMC. Netflix and AMC will jointly debut each episode in Australia, New Zealand and Spain, while Netflix will carry the show exclusively elsewhere.
Daniels' previous television credits include a starring role in American Rust, which ran for two seasons, one on Showtime and one on Prime Video. He won two Emmys: Lead Actor in a Drama Series for HBO's The Newsroom and Best Supporting Actor for Netflix's Godless. He also headlined the Netflix limited series A Man In Full and recurs on the fifth and final season of Apple TV's The Morning Show. His upcoming projects include 2034 for Netflix and Starman, set for release in 2027.
Quick answers
Who has been cast in AMC's Bannerman?
Jeff Daniels is the first actor cast, playing Raymond Lesko, a former NYPD detective known as an infamous detective.
Who is making Bannerman?
Craig Silverstein is writer, showrunner and executive producer; Shane Black co-wrote the first episode and will executive produce and direct the first two; Greg Nicotero and Brian Witten also executive produce. AMC Studios and Netflix co-produce.
Where will Bannerman be available to watch?
It premieres on AMC in the U.S. and Canada and arrives on Netflix in those countries 90 days after the season finale. Netflix and AMC jointly debut each episode in Australia, New Zealand and Spain, and Netflix carries it exclusively elsewhere.