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Tom Brittney Stars in MGM+’s Gripping 1980s Crime Drama

6/27/2025

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Tom Brittney is set to captivate audiences in MGM+'s gripping new period crime drama, The Westies, which delves into the tumultuous rise of an Irish-American gang during the 1980s. Portraying Jimmy Rourke, Brittney will share the screen with J.K. Simmons, who plays his mentor. Filming kicks off this July in Toronto, promising an intense narrative.

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Story summary

Tom Brittney is set to captivate audiences in MGM+'s gripping new period crime drama, The Westies, which delves into the tumultuous rise of an Irish-American gang during the 1980s. Portraying Jimmy Rourke, Brittney will share the screen with J.K. Simmons, who plays his mentor. Filming kicks off this July in Toronto, promising an intense narrative.