Duster is an upcoming American crime thriller series co-created by J. J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan. The series stars Rachel Hilson, Josh Holloway, and Keith David. Duster is set to be released on Max on May 15, 2025.
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| Genre | Crime thriller |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Cinematography | Carmen Cabana |
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| Network | Max |
Premise
editThe series, set in the Southwest in 1972, follows the FBI's first Black woman agent (Rachel Hilson) working to stop a crime syndicate with the assistance of a talented getaway driver (Josh Holloway).[1]
Cast
editMain
edit- Josh Holloway as Jim[1]
- Rachel Hilson as Nina[1]
- Keith David as Ezra[1]
- Sydney Elisabeth as Genesis[2]
- Greg Grunberg as Abbott
- Camille Guaty as Izzy[3]
- Asivak Koostachin
- Adriana Aluna Martinez as Luna
- Benjamin Charles Watson
Recurring
edit- Corbin Bernsen as Wade Ellis[3]
- Gail O'Grady as Charlotte Dean-Ellis
- Donal Logue as Sergeant Groomes[3]
- Kevin Chamberlin as Bob Temple
- Sofia Vassilieva as Jessica-Lorraine Sims
- Dan Tracy as Agent Chad Grant
- Evan Jones
- Rob Tode as Anesthesiologist
- Mikandrew as Angelo
Episodes
edit| No. [4] | Title | Directed by | Written by [4] | Original release date [5] |
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| 1 | TBA | Steph Green[6] | J. J. Abrams & LaToya Morgan | May 15, 2025 |
| 2 | TBA | Steph Green[6] | LaToya Morgan & J. J. Abrams | May 22, 2025 |
| 3 | TBA | TBA | J. J. Abrams & LaToya Morgan | May 29, 2025 |
| 4 | TBA | TBA | Sue Chung | June 5, 2025 |
| 5 | TBA | TBA | Lucas Brown Eyes | June 12, 2025 |
| 6 | TBA | TBA | Matt Lambert | June 19, 2025 |
| 7 | TBA | TBA | Michael Horowitz | June 26, 2025 |
| 8 | TBA | TBA | LaToya Morgan | July 3, 2025 |
Production
editThe series was given a straight to series green-light at HBO Max in April 2020, as part of J. J. Abrams' overall deal at WarnerMedia. The series was co-created and co-written by Abrams and LaToya Morgan.[7] The first season has eight episodes, the first two written by the creators.[8] Steph Green is also an executive producer, and she directed the first two episodes.[1]
In March 2021, Josh Holloway was cast to star in the pilot,[9] with filming beginning in October 2021 in Tucson.[10] In February 2023, the series was officially given a series order, with Rachel Hilson announced as a co-lead.[6] Corbin Bernsen was announced in a recurring role the following month.[11]
Production for the full series began in April 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico and the surrounding areas.[12][13] In May, it was suspended due to the 2023 WGA strike.[14] Before the strike, the pilot was shot in downtown Tucson, Arizona, and parts of Pima County from September through mid-November 2021.[15]
Release
editA teaser trailer was released on March 19, 2025.[1] Duster is slated to premiere on Max on May 15, 2025 with successive episodes released weekly thereafter.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g Petski, Denise (March 19, 2025). "'Duster': J.J. Abrams & LaToya Morgan's Drama Series Gets Max Premiere Date & First-Look Teaser". Deadline. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
- ^ Bell, Amanda (March 19, 2025). "'Duster': J.J. Abrams' New HBO Series, Explained". TV Insider. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
- ^ a b c Hodges, Jake (May 2, 2023). "'Duster' Cast, Crew, Release Window, and Everything We Know So Far About J.J. Abrams' Crime Series". Collider. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
- ^ a b "Duster". Writers Guild of America. Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ "Max Original Drama Series DUSTER, From Emmy-Award Winner J.J. Abrams And Showrunner LaToya Morgan, Debuts May 15" (Press release). March 19, 2025.
- ^ a b c White, Peter (February 16, 2023). "Rachel Hilson To Star In J.J. Abrams & LaToya Morgan's Duster As HBO Max Hands Out Official Series Order". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 16, 2020). "HBO Max Orders 'The Shining' Offshoot 'Overlook', J.J. Abrams' 'Duster' & Justice League Dark Series From Bad Robot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
- ^ Mathai, Jeremy (March 19, 2025). "The Duster Trailer Finally Returns JJ Abrams To TV – And Reunites Him With A Lost Star". SlashFilm. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (March 9, 2021). "Josh Holloway to Star in HBO Max Series 'Duster' From LaToya Morgan, J.J. Abrams". Variety. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
- ^ Parris, Pat (October 6, 2021). "HBO Max Series Duster could bring $65 million economic boost to Tucson". KGUN-TV. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
- ^ Petski, Denise (March 30, 2023). "Corbin Bernsen Set To Recur In J.J. Abrams' HBO Max Series Duster". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
- ^ "The New Mexico Film Office Announces Max/Warner Bros. Television Series Duster is Currently in Production in New Mexico" (PDF). Film New Mexico. April 28, 2023.
- ^ Rajput, Priyanca (May 4, 2023). "JJ Abrams' crime thriller series Duster filming in New Mexico for HBO Max". KFTV.com.
- ^ White, Peter (May 22, 2023). "Max's 'Duster', From J.J. Abrams & LaToya Morgan, Suspends Production In New Mexico". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ Savic, Bryan. "Why was HBO Max's 'Duster' pilot shot in Tucson?". The Daily Wildcat. Retrieved June 8, 2024.