Philippa Soo Cast in ‘Dr. Odyssey’

Ryan Murphythe next medical program, Dr. odysseyhe continues to fill out his crew list. Hamilton star Phillipa Soo is the latest addition to the cast of the series. Variety reports that Soo will star in the series, which received a straight-to-series order from ABC last month.

Soo will join already announced cast members Joshua Jackson i Don Johnson. Character and plot details are being kept under wraps so far, but word is that the series will be a medical procedural set aboard a cruise ship; hopefully, jackson is playing a more competent doctor than he did in the first season of Dr. Mort. The series is part of Murphy's overall deal with 20th Television; the producer and writer of multiple scripts has been a reliable hit maker for the studio. Only this year has the last one been released American Horror Story season, delicateand the long-awaited second season of do, Capote against the swans. His latest anthology series will be released this year, American Sports Storywith gladiatorwhich will focus on the New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez.

Who is Phillipa Soo?

Soo attended Julliard and made a name for herself in the New York theater scene. She got her big break when she was chosen as a Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton in Lin-Manuel Mirandathe smash hit musical Hamilton; he earned Grammy, Tony and Emmy nominations for his performance. After its success, he participated in the military legal drama the code, but was canceled after one season; he later appeared in the miniseries The Bite, Dopesicki bright girls. He made appearances in The One and Only Ivan and The Broken Hearts Gallery, and made a cameo in Miranda's adaptation of Tick, Tick… Boom! Recently, he had his first leading role in romantic dramas A true lovenext to Simu Liu i Luke Bracey; she was also an executive producer on the film. She also remains active in theater and recently played Guinevere in a Broadway revival. Camelot.

Murphy is co-writing Dr. odyssey with Jon Robin Baitz i Joe Bacon. Murphy, Baitz and Baken will also executive produce, as well as Jackson will star. Eric Paquette, Alexis Martin Woodall, Eric Kovtun, Scott Robertsoni Nissa Diederich also executive producer. Paris Barclay (Station 19) is attached to direct and executive production.

Dr. odyssey will premiere during the 2024-2025 television season. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates. A true love streaming on Hulu in the US

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