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Elsa Pataky to Star in Netflix’s First Australian Original Series “Tidelands”

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Thetide is high for Elsa Pataky… 

The 42-year-old half-Spanish actress and Fast and The Furious franchise star is starring in Netflix’s first Australian original, Tidelands, an eight-part supernatural series created by Secrets & Lies’ Stephen M Irwin.

Elsa Pataky

Hailing from the Australian production company Hoodlum Entertainment, the story follows Cal McTeer (Charlotte Best), a young woman who returns home to the small fishing village of Orphelin Bay after 10 years in juvenile detention and jail. When the body of a local fisherman washes ashore, Orphelin Bay’s clandestine relationship with drug smuggling is suddenly on public display. Cal must uncover the town’s well-hidden secrets, while investigating a commune of outcasts who live in a hidden pocket of the bay — a group of beautiful and dangerous half-Siren/half-human Tidelanders.

Pataky plays the mysterious and alluring Adrielle Cuthbert, the leader of the Tidelanders who will go to any length to protect her tribe.

Tidelands also stars Australian actors Aaron Jakubenko and Peter O’Brien as Cal’s misguided and secretive brother Augie and his faithful deckhand, respectively.

Brazilian actor Marco Pigossi, who appeared in Caras E Bocas, Kiwi Mattias Inwood and Aussies Madeleine Madden, Caroline Brazier and Dalip Sondhi round out the cast

The series has been set for a December 14 global launch with the first teaser and images released by Netflix.

Tidelands is written by Irwin and Leigh McGrath.

J.J. Soria to Star in Crackle’s Drama Series “The Oath”

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J.J. Soria is taking a special oath…

The 30-year-old Mexican American actor has landed a key role opposite Ryan Kwanten and Sean Bean in Crackle’s upcoming drama series The Oath, executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and his G-Unit Film & Television.

J.J. Soria

Written and created by former Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Joe Halpin (Hawaii Five-0, Secrets & Lies), the 10-episode original series explores a world of gangs made up of those sworn to protect and defend and sheds light on corrupt and secret societies. They are nearly impossible to join — only a select few make the cut – but once inside, members will do what they must to protect one another from enemies on the outside and from within their own ranks.

Soria will play Officer Pete Ramos, partner and friend of Officer Steve Hammond (Kwanten), and second-in-command of the Ravens cop gang. Ramos is streetwise with a nervous energy and a family man who is driven by the need to prove himself worthy of his wife, who comes from wealth and privilege.

In addition to Kwanten and Bean, Soria joins previously announced cast members Cory Hardrict, Katrina Law and Arlen Escarpeta.

The premiere episode will be directed by Jeff T. Thomas.

Soria has a recurring role on TNT’s Animal Kingdom and Freeform’s The Fosters. His film credits include a starring role in Blumhouse/Universal’s The Purge: Election Year.

Brewster to Star in ABC’s Anthology Crime Drama Series “Secrets & Lies”

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Jordana Brewster has secrets & lies to share…

The 35-year-old Brazilian-Panamanian actress has joined the cast of ABC’s anthology crime drama series Secrets & Lies for its upcoming second season.

Jordana Brewster

Season 2 picks up with detective Andrea Cornell (Juliette Lewis) investigating a new crime, the murder of Eric Warner’s (Michael Ealy) wife.

Brewster will play Kate Warner, an accomplished attorney who runs the compliance department for the Warner family-owned private equity firm.

Terry O’Quinn also stars.

Secrets & Lies, from ABC Studios, was developed for American television by Barbie Kligman based on the original Australian series.

Brewster, who had a recurring role in the NBC TV series Chuck, last appeared on television on TNT’s Dallas.

Collins Jr. to Star in ABC’s Drama Pilot “Secrets & Lies”

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It’s a case of secrets & lies for Clifton Collins Jr. …

The 43-year-old Mexican and Spanish American actor has signed on to co-star alongside Ryan Phillippe, Juliette Lewis and KaDee Strickland in ABC’s drama pilot Secrets & Lies.

Clifton Collins Jr.

The project centers on Ben (Phillippe), a family man who becomes the prime suspect in the murder of a young boy when he finds the body.

Collins, who appeared on the network’s short-lived drama Red Widow last season, will portray Ben’s childhood friend and the tenant in Ben’s pool house who is unwaveringly supportive of Ben.

Collins most recently starred in Guillermo del Toro’s Pacific Rim and guest-starred on NBC’s The Blacklist. His other television credits include The Event, Southland and Alias.

He’ll next appear opposite Johnny Depp in Transcendence.

Martinez to Star Opposite Ryan Phillippe in the ABC Drama Pilot “Secrets & Lies”

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Natalie Martinez’s future will could be filled with plenty of secrets & lies…

The 29-year-old Cuban American actress, who most recently starred on CBS’ Under the Dome, has signed on to star in ABC’s drama pilot Secret & Lies.

Natalie Martinez

Martinez will star opposite Ryan Phillippe in the project, an adaptation of the upcoming Australian crime mystery series.

Secrets & Lies centers on a family man (Phillippe) who becomes the prime suspect in the murder of a young boy when he finds the body. He has no choice but to try to find the real killer as his marriage, his kids, his reputation, and his sanity are all at stake.

Martinez will play Jess, the child’s devastated mother.

She’ll next star opposite Ryan Reynolds in FilmDistrict and Endgame Entertainment’s upcoming sci-fi thriller Selfless.