'Monarch' Spin-off Cast Tim Robbins and Giancarlo Esposito

According to Variety, Tim Robbins and Giancarlo Esposito have been cast in guest roles in the new Monsterverse series, currently in development at Apple TV+. They join star Wyatt Russell and the already confirmed cast, which includes Millie Brady, Pilou Asbaek, Corey Stoll, Ralph Ineson, Nyasha Hatendi, Connie Nielsen, and Stana Katic.

In the plot, Russell will once again bring to life the young Colonel Lee Shaw, a character he plays in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. The new production will follow Shaw in 1984, when he, as an American agent, embarks on a secret mission behind enemy lines. The objective is to prevent the Soviets from unleashing a new and terrifying Titan, capable of destroying the United States and turning the tide of the Cold War. Details about Robbins and Esposito's roles are being kept secret.

For Robbins, this will be his second series on Apple TV, as he currently stars in Silo . An Oscar winner for his performance in Mystic River, the actor is also known for films such as The Shawshank Redemption and Dead Man Walking , in addition to having directed the latter.

Esposito is a familiar face on television, with prominent roles in Breaking Bad , Better Call Saul , The Boys , and The Mandalorian . In film, he has collaborated with director Spike Lee, including Do the Right Thing and Mo' Better Blues .

The still-untitled production is helmed by Joby Harold, who serves as showrunner and executive producer alongside Tory Tunnell, through Safehouse Pictures. JD Dillard is directing. Toho Co., Ltd., which owns the rights to Godzilla, is also involved as an executive producer.