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Titus Welliver Stars in Gritty Crime Drama 'The Westies'

6/10/2025

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Titus Welliver takes center stage in MGM+'s gripping crime drama, The Westies, alongside the talented J.K. Simmons. Set against the gritty backdrop of 1980s New York, the series delves into the Irish-American gang's fierce battle with the Italian mafia, while Welliver's character, Glenn Keenan, grapples with his loyalties as a conflicted NYPD officer. Filming kicks off in July in Toronto.

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Story summary

Titus Welliver takes center stage in MGM+'s gripping crime drama, The Westies, alongside the talented J.K. Simmons. Set against the gritty backdrop of 1980s New York, the series delves into the Irish-American gang's fierce battle with the Italian mafia, while Welliver's character, Glenn Keenan, grapples with his loyalties as a conflicted NYPD officer. Filming kicks off in July in Toronto.