Bosch: Legacysadly came to an end in April of this year, but luckily Titus Welliver already has another crime series lined up that fans of his iconic detective can get behind. After leading bothBoschandBosch: Legacy’s castsince 2014, Welliver and his character have become beloved by fans, making it hard to say goodbye to the series.
ThoughBosch: Legacyseason 3’s endingset the titular character up to return in Prime Video’s new spinoff,Ballard,Welliver’s Harry Bosch is no longer the leading star of the franchise. Luckily, despiteBosch: Legacy’s cancellation,Titus Welliver will return to screenswith a promising replacement crime drama series.
After Bosch, Titus Welliver Is Playing Another Police Officer In MGM+’s The Westies
Welliver Is Continuing His Streak Of Crime Dramas
Welliver’s impressive career has been quite broad, with the actor known for his roles in shows as different asLostandDeadwood. However,many of his roles fall into the crime drama category, with Welliver often tackling characters like investigators, detectives, or other government agents.
Harry Bosch is indisputably his best known within this category, but his new series will bring Welliver back into the same territory. In MGM+’s upcoming seriesThe Westies,Welliver will take on the role of Glenn Keenan, an NYPD officer who is in charge of managing tensions with the Westies Irish gang.
The Westieswill explore the complex dynamics of New York’s Hell’s Kitchen during the 1980s.
Welliver will lead the series along with J. K. Simmons, who will play Eamon Sweeney.The Westieswill explore the complex dynamics of New York’s Hell’s Kitchen during the 1980s. Between the rival gang influences in the area and the police presence, the series can focus on its characters' morals and motives without compromising action.
The Westies' Real-Life Inspirations Make Titus Welliver’s New Cop Role More Exciting
The Role Will Give The Bosch: Legacy Actor Something New To Dive Into
BoschandBosch: Legacywere incredibly entertaining throughout their runs, and Welliver was phenomenal in the role.It was impossible not to get hooked on the shows' interesting cases. With that being said, though,Bosch’s cases were largely fictional, which is whereThe Westiescan carve its own niche.
Because the New York setting and 1980s timeframe are so rich, there will be numerous real issues thatThe Westiescan dive into.
The Westiesis based on a real gang and real tensions that existed in Hell’s Kitchenduring that time. This historical basis will allow the upcoming MGM+ series to explore real events and elements within that specific world. Because the New York setting and 1980s timeframe are so rich, there will be numerous real issues thatThe Westiescan dive into.
This distinction fromBoschwill allow Titus Welliver to do a lot with the role. While audiences trust that he can portray a hardened cop character, he will be in a completely different world from present-day Los Angeles. Thus, whileBosch: Legacyfans can look forward to some similarities,The Westieswill allow Welliver to create something new.
Bosch: Legacy
Cast
Bosch: Legacy follows former LAPD detective Harry Bosch, now a private investigator navigating new challenges alongside attorney Honey Chandler. Set two years after his departure from the police force, the series also explores Bosch’s daughter Maddie’s entry into her career with the LAPD.
The Westies
Set in 1980s New York, The Westies follows the ruthless Irish gang as they navigate a precarious alliance with the Italian Mafia amid a lucrative construction project. Internal power struggles put them on a collision course with both their rivals and the FBI, risking their hold on Hell’s Kitchen.
