The Westies: A Gritty Dive into 1980s New York Crime
Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing New York City in the early 1980s, The Westies, premiering on July 12, 2026, promises to be a riveting crime drama that delves deep into the life and struggles of an infamous Irish gang. The series, featuring the exceptional talents of J.K. Simmons, brings to life the notorious Westies, who navigate the dangerous waters of organized crime amidst their Italian Mafia counterparts.
The narrative unfolds in Hell’s Kitchen, where the construction of the Jacob Javits Convention Center serves as a catalyst for both opportunity and tension. With the financial windfall on the horizon, the Westies find themselves precariously positioned, as internal conflicts threaten to unravel their fragile détente with the Italian Five Families. The clash of old-school leadership versus a brash younger generation creates a power struggle that is both visceral and captivating.
The Westies captures the raw brutality and cunning that defined the gang, while also offering a glimpse into the shifting dynamics of power and loyalty in the criminal underworld. As the FBI intensifies its investigation into the Italian mafia, the Westies must navigate both external threats and internal discord, setting the stage for explosive confrontations.
Directed by a visionary filmmaker and written by a talented team, the series aims to immerse viewers in a world where violence and cunning reign supreme, showcasing not just the gang’s fierce reputation but also the complexities of their relationships and ambitions.
Cast:
- J.K. Simmons
Explore the depths of loyalty, power, and survival in The Westies, where every decision could mean the difference between life and death in the gritty streets of New York City. Prepare for a show that promises to be both a visual spectacle and a compelling exploration of crime and morality.
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Whenever the mafia wanted a hit they would contract the Westies to take care of it
Some crazy mofos that crew was ..
More like ignoring Jimmy Coonan and other Westies didn't betray Mikey Featherstone after all the work he put in is a glaring omission. Irish sold out Irish to the Gambinos.
Dublin
This looks dreadful
Dam I wish my bro was here to watch this! Lol..
He loved everything out the Westies
I was a Federal Correctional officer for 21 years. Baby sat jimmy coonan and Kevin Kelly. Coonan was my compound orderly and I work Kelly’s block many times.
No way! I am so stoked for this! We have so many Italian mafia movies and from there stories we’ve heard about the Westies and how tough they were, and we’re about to have a movie about them starring JK Simmons! I’m beyond excited for this one. Please don’t mess this up.
New movie
The made crazy ass the westies Irish mob to a series now wow
The true story is good enough without the made up bs. They didnt go to war with the mob but worked with them. The story of the Westies is amazing and hopefully one day they will make a movie or series based on the truth
Simmons accent doesn't seem to work with the others. Hopefully that's the worst part of the show.
Looks like Stanley Morgan's the Terry Noonan part, and I assume, Sarah Bolger the "Kate" part, played by Robin Wright in the movie…
Not seem much on jimmy coonan and mickey spillane, its time. More nicky scarfo, angelo bruno, phil testa, harry ricobini philly action would cover some great intrigue and battling
Yawn, not at all convincing and poorly cast.
Terrible trailer. Get better music for starters.
Thus makes me sad thinking about how we could be on like Season 13 of The Black Donnelly's
Er…what is this? None of these cgaracters existed and I can tell by the trailer the story isn’t even vaguely rooted in accuracy. Can an adaptation of The Westies by T.J. English not get made? This looks awful.
Looks like shit, they didn’t get use of the names. Could be an amazing series start with Spillane then Jimmy and Featherstone take over. Roy DeMeo and Gemini. Lastly Gotti and flipping state evidence. Jimmy gets out in 2030??
I could’ve done better with actor placement, the ages alone are wrong. Just a waste of money
Another ridiculous show that’s gonna completely fictionalize what would’ve been a way more interesting story had they been accurate to the true events
JK should have been Nucky Thompson. He's so good. It's a travesty that Counterpart wasnt renewed.
This shit won’t be anything like the true story.😂 I know the story and I would break all the rules.
But I’ll be damned if I’m not ready.😂 I’d love that genre of mafia. We need to get a “Roy DeMayo” and Gemini Club show.
How did they get into Farmers Insurance?
Unfortunately, I can tell this is going to suck
Been waiting for this one for years.
Meh…