Michael Chiklis is an Emmy and Golden Globe winning actor best known for his role in the acclaimed drama series, THE SHIELD.

Known as one of the pioneers of cable television, Michael played the lead role of Detective Vic Mackey in the critically acclaimed series, THE SHIELD, for FX. Paving the way for grounded and more authentic television viewing, both Chiklis and the show won multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Awards and received over 61 nominations and 13 wins in its 7-season run.

Most recently, Michael Chiklis both starred in and directed episodes of the second season of Howard Gordon’s ACCUSED. He also took on the same dual role in the first season—starring in the series premiere and directing a separate episode later in the season.

In 2023, Chiklis starred in the MGM+/Amazon series HOTEL COCAINE from creator Chris Brancato.
Chiklis’ additional television credits include most notably THE COMMISH, NO ORDINARY FAMILY, VEGAS, GOTHAM, HBO’S WINNING TIME and the critically acclaimed AMERICAN HORROR STORY. He also starred as Ben Clemens in the Paramount+ series, COYOTE, in which he also produced. Up next, he will appear in THE SENIOR, an independent feature directed by Rod Lurie and produced by Mark Ciardi, based on the inspiring true story of 59-year-old Mike Flynt, who returned to college to play football during his final year.

Demonstrating exceptional range, Chiklis is also known for his role as The Thing/Ben Grimm in the Fantastic Four franchise. His additional film credits include Don’t Look Up, Eagle Eye, The Three Stooges, and Wired.

As he continues his work in front of the camera, Chiklis is also expanding his career behind it, with several directing projects currently in development and production.

Mary Stuart Masterson can be seen in the Blumhouse/Universal feature FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S, based on the highly popular video game. She will next be seen in the Rod Lurie-directed feature THE SENIOR opposite Michael Chiklis, Brandon Flynn, and Rob Corddry. She was most recently seen starring in the independent feature ISLE OF HOPE opposite Diane Ladd and recurring on NBC’s BLINDSPOT. She can also be seen in Hank Steinberg’s ABC series FOR LIFE produced by 50 Cent. Masterson starred in SpectreVision’s psychological horror DANIEL ISN’T REAL, and in A24’s feature length adaptation of Guy Nattiv’s Oscar-winning short, SKIN, opposite Jamie Bell and Vera Farmiga. She was previously seen in AS YOU ARE, which won the Special Jury Prize at Sundance, as well as in recurring roles on NCIS (CBS) and BLUE BLOODS (CBS). TV credits include: THE GOOD WIFE (CBS), TOUCH (FOX), MERCY (NBC), LAW & ORDER: SVU (NBC), and WATERFRONT (CBS). Her extensive film credits include: THE INSURGENTS (Mill Creek Entertainment), THE SISTERS (La Oz Films), LEO (First Look International), WEST OF HERE (Image Entertainment), THE BOOK OF STARS (Showcase Entertainment), DIGGING TO CHINA (Legacy Releasing Corp), HEAVEN’s PRISONERS (Savoy Pictures), BED OF ROSES (New Line), BAD GIRLS (Twentieth Century Fox), BENNY & JOON (MGM), FRIED GREEN TOMATOES (Universal), MARRIED TO IT (MGM), FUNNY ABOUT LOVE (Paramount), IMMEDIATE FAMILY (Columbia), CHANCES ARE (TriStar Pictures), MR. NORTH (Samuel Goldwyn Company), GARDENS OF STONE (TriStar), SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL (Paramount), MY LITTLE GIRL (Hemdale), AT CLOSE RANGE (Orion), and HEAVEN HELP US (TriStar).

Theatre credits include: NINE (Eugene O’Neill Theatre), LILY DALE (Samuel Beckett Theatre), LUCKY SPOT (Manhattan Theatre Club), and THREE SISTERS (McCarter Theatre). In addition to her prestigious acting career, Mary Stuart is also well known for her directorial debut, THE CAKE EATERS, which starred Kristen Stewart and Melissa Leo. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and was awarded audience and jury prizes at numerous other festivals.

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Four-time Emmy award-winning actor, producer, and comedian Rob Corddry can currently be seen in the Chuck Lorre-helmed Max comedy series, Bookie, opposite Sebastian Maniscalco. He is best known for his work on Adult Swim’s satirical comedy series Children’s Hospital, which he created, executive produced, and starred. His spinoff series Medical Police also premiered on Netflix in January of 2020. He hosts the podcast Amy Always Wins which debuted in spring 2023. Corddry recently appeared as one of the co-hosts in the unscripted series Top Gear America, alongside Dax Shepard and Jethro Bovingdon. Other recent television credits include Marvel’s Hit-Monkey, CBS’ The Unicorn and the Hulu series This Fool. He also starred opposite Dwayne Johnson for five seasons in the hit HBO series, Ballers. From 2002-2006, Corddry was a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Other television credits include ABC’s Speechless and Happy Endings; FOX’s Arrested Development; Comedy Central’sWorkaholics; NBC’s Community; and HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm.

On the feature side, he is best known for starring in both installments of the cult classic franchise, Hot Tub Time Machine. He also served as EP on the 2015 sequel. Corddry also starred alongside Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Allison Janney, and Sam Rockwell, in the Searchlight film The Way Way Back which was acquired out of the Sundance Film Festival. Last year, Corddry starred in the Paramount movie, 80 for Brady, and the indie feature, The Donor Party. He recently wrapped the Bill Fishman directed and co-written feature, Waltzing With Brando, with Billy Zane who plays the legendary The Godfather actor set to release later this year. Next up for Corddry is Jeff Stanzler’s Kissinger Takes Paris, in which he will star alongside Mary-Louise Parker, Robin Wright, and Jimmy O. Yang.

Corddry is represented by Buchwald, Artists First and Hansen Jacobsen.

JAMES BADGE DALE will soon be seen in both DEVIL IN DISGUISE: JOHN WAYNE GACY for Peacock, and opposite Jessica Chastain in THE SAVANT for Apple. Later this year he will have two films released, John Swab's KING IVORY (Venice Film Festival premiere) with Ben Foster, and VIOLENT ENDS from Midnight Road Entertainment. Future work includes ON THE END with Tim Blake Nelson.

Upon completing production of the third and final season of Starz’s provocative series HIGHTOWN, executive produced by Jerry Bruckheimer he segued into Taylor Sheridan’s series “1923” opposite Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren. He also appeared in a major comedic guest star role on the Emmy-winning RAMY.

Dale has built a career of indelible roles working for top directors within the business including Robert Zemeckis (FLIGHT/THE WALK), Martin Scorsese (THE DEPARTED), Michael Bay (13 HOURS), Joseph Kosinski (ONLY THE BRAVE), Jeremy Saulnier (HOLD THE DARK), Joe Carnahan (THE GREY), Shane Black (IRON MAN 3), Marc Foster (WORLD WAR Z), Gore Verbinski (LONE RANGER) and Steve McQueen (SHAME).

Recent festival films in which he starred include MICKEY AND BEAR (SXSW/Cannes), LITTLE WOODS (Tribeca), opposite Lily James, and Tessa Thompson, directed by Nia DaCosta and the TIFF premieres of DONNYBROOK and STANDOFF AT SPARROW CREEK.

Dale had the privilege to portray the lead role of 'Robert Leckie' in HBO's Emmy and Peabody awarded miniseries, THE PACIFIC produced by Steven Spielberg and Playtone, followed by the lead in the critically acclaimed AMC series, RUBICON. He is also remembered for a memorable season of 24.

In 2017, Dale owned the stage in the Robert Schenkkan off-Broadway production of BUILDING THE WALL. He preceded that with a starring role in SMALL ENGINE REPAIR for director Jo Bonney.

Dale is the son of late Broadway, film and television star Anita Morris and two-time Tony Award winning Director/Choreographer Grover Dale. He followed his parents to the stage making his debut in 2003 with The Flea Theater Company.

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BRANDON FLYNN has quickly positioned himself as one of the most unique, versatile artists across television, film, and stage. Brandon is currently starring in THE PARENTING from New Line and HBO Max, alongside Brian Cox and Edie Falco. Recently, Brandon starred in Apple's MANHUNT opposite Tobias Menzies and Anthony Boyle. He recently finished a run starring in the off-Broadway play KOWALKSI, for which he received rave reviews, alongside Robin Lord Taylor, for director Colin Hanlon. He also co-starred in Brian Yorkey’s hit series 13 REASONS WHY for Netflix, and the show remains one of the most-watched series on the platform. Previous credits also include Kellen Moore’s dark comedy LOOKS THAT KILL and a featured role opposite Mahershala Ali in HBO’s TRUE DETECTIVE.

Flynn studied at The Globe Theatre’s Shakespeare Conservatory in London while enrolled in Rutgers University’s prestigious Mason Gross School of the Arts.  Shortly after graduating, he was cast as thelead in the off-Broadway production of the John Kander / Gregory Pierce musical, KID VICTORY, which was nominated for an Outer Critics Circle Award for “Outstanding New Musical.”   

Rod Lurie is the director of the upcoming films “The Senior” starring Michael Chiklis and Mary Stuart Masterson, and “Lucky Strike” starring Scott Eastwood, Aunjanue Ellis- Taylor, and Colin Hanks. “Lucky Strike” reunites Eastwood with Lurie after he starred alongside Caleb Landry Jones and Orlando Bloom in Lurie’s prior film, “The Outpost,” the critically-acclaimed retelling of the Battle of Kamdesh in Afghanistan, based on CNN chief correspondent Jake Tapper’s bestselling nonfiction book of the same name.

Lurie is also known for writing and directing the widely-praised Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominated political thriller “The Contender,” starring Joan Allen, Jeff Bridges, Gary Oldman and Christian Slater. The film was also honored by the Broadcast Film Critics with the first-ever Alan J. Pakula Award.

Subsequently, he wrote and directed, among others, the films “Straw Dogs,” a remake of the 1971 classic starring James Marsden, Kate Bosworth, and Alexander Skarsgard, “Nothing But the Truth,” starring Kate Beckinsale, Alan Alda, and Matt Dillon, “Resurrecting the Champ,” starring Samuel L. Jackson and Josh Hartnett, and directed “The Last Castle,” which starred Robert Redford, James Gandolfini, and Mark Ruffalo.

In television, Lurie created and executive-produced “Line of Fire,” a one-hour FBI drama for ABC, and “Commander In Chief,” which was nominated for the Best Drama Series Golden Globe, and for which Geena Davis won the Best Actress Golden Globe for her depiction of the first female President of the United States.

Lurie made his film writing and directing debut in 1998 with the dramatic short “Four Second Delay,” which won the Best Short Film award at the Atlanta Film Festival and the Crested Butte Reel Fest. The film also won the Prix du Jury at the Festival of American Cinema in Deauville, France. Lurie followed in 2000 with his first feature film, “Deterrence,” a drama about America coming to the brink of nuclear war, starring Kevin Pollak and Timothy Hutton. Before he segued to filmmaking, Lurie graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1984 and went on to serve for four years as a Combat Arms officer in the U.S. Army. After the military, Lurie first enjoyed success as a film critic and entertainment reporter, breaking into journalism as a reporter for the New York Daily News, and was also a film critic and interviewer for Channel 12 in Fairfield, Connecticut. There, he was a frequent contributor to such magazines as Premiere, Movieline and Entertainment Weekly.

After moving to Los Angeles, Lurie worked as a film critic, investigative reporter and contributing editor to Los Angeles Magazine from 1990-1995.

As an investigative reporter in the entertainment industry, Lurie’s discovery of unethical and illegal practices of tabloid newspapers gained him national exposure on programs such as “60 Minutes” and “Nightline.”

He spent the next four years as the film critic for 790 AM KABC Radio in Los Angeles, where his top-rated movie review show entertained Southern California moviegoers every Saturday from 1995 to 1999. His on-air guests included: Tom Hanks, James Woods, Billy Bob Thornton, Dustin Hoffman, John Travolta, Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Landau, James Cameron and Mel Gibson. In addition, Lurie authored the book Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, published by Pantheon in 1995.

He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, the bestselling novelist Kyra Davis.