But rather than set The Westies in the late 19th century, like Scorsese’s film, Brancato has chosen a 1980s New York City backdrop for his MGM+ crime drama. “We are thrilled to bring our ...

The Westies, which Brancato created with Michael Panes, is an eight-episode crime drama. It was first revealed by Deadline last March as being in development at MGM+. The Westies, about New York ...

Titled “The Westies,” the eight-episode series follows the notoriously violent Irish gang of the same name. The series takes place during the construction of the Jacob Javitz Convention Center ...

The Westies, Chris Brancato's 1980s-era New York City Irish-American gangster drama, has received a series order from MGM+.