The Paramount+ limited series formerly known as 9/12 has added Neal Huff, Gaby Hoffmann, and Sky Yang to its main cast, according to production announcements. The newly titled The Best of Us dramatizes a legal battle spanning nearly a decade to secure nearly $1 billion in compensation for first responders who fell gravely ill following the September 11 attacks.
Cast and Character Details for The Best of Us
Jeremy Strong leads the cast as Jason Smith, a class-action lawyer who took on entrenched legal institutions during the nearly ten-year litigation, according to series details. Barry Pepper stars as Coach, a former NYPD police officer and 9/11 first responder battling leukemia due to his work at Ground Zero. Andrea Riseborough plays Molly, Coach’s wife, who tracks her husband’s health and the family’s future.
Neal Huff plays Peter Allen, a pragmatic law firm colleague to Strong’s character who questions the viability of the case early on. Gaby Hoffmann portrays Kathleen McCormick, a seasoned FDNY firefighter and activist affected by ongoing post-9/11 deaths. Sky Yang appears as “The Lost Son,” described as a young, homeless man who faced early hardships.
Behind-the-Scenes Creative Team
Paramount Television Studios and Sister produce the six-episode limited series. Tobias Lindholm, known for The Investigation and A War, serves as writer, director, and executive producer. Frank Pugliese, whose credits include House of Cards, writes and executive produces alongside Lindholm. Jeremy Strong also holds an executive producer credit on the project.
Representation details for the newly announced actors include Huff being repped by Buchwald and Linden Entertainment. Hoffmann is repped by Ope Partners, Gersh, and Peikoff Mahan. Yang is represented by Independent Talent Group, Range Media Partners, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.
Did you know? The Best of Us follows a legal fight that lasted nearly ten years and ultimately secured nearly $1 billion for sick first responders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the premise of The Best of Us?
The six-episode Paramount+ limited series dramatizes a legal battle spanning nearly a decade to secure compensation for first responders who fell ill after 9/11.
Who stars in the series?
The cast is led by Jeremy Strong, Barry Pepper, Andrea Riseborough, Neal Huff, Gaby Hoffmann, and Sky Yang.
Who created the show?
The series is written, directed, and executive produced by Tobias Lindholm, with Frank Pugliese serving as writer and executive producer.
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