Exclusive: Diane Kruger and Kiernan Shipka talk Roku's Swimming With Sharks
Premiering this week on The Roku Channel is its upcoming series “Swimming with Sharks,” the highly anticipated drama led by Diane Kruger and Kiernan Shipka, and from Kathleen Robertson, who serves as creator and showrunner.
The series is about the dark side of the Hollywood studio system and an assistant who turns the tables on an abusive boss. We’re all in the industry, and this entire series is one intense but intriguing situation you just can’t look away from.
Filled with psychological twists and turns, the series’ gripping storylines paired with powerhouse performances will leave audiences on the edge of their seat. Donald Sutherland, Thomas Dekker, Finn Jones, Erika Alexander, Ross Butler and Gerardo Celasco round out the incredible cast.
An adaptation of George Huang’s cult-classic film of the same name, “Swimming with Sharks” is written by showrunner Kathleen Robertson and directed by Tucker Gates. Chris Cowles, Liz Destro, Stephen Israel, Jay Cohen and Dana Brunetti served as executive producers. The series was created in partnership with Lionsgate Television.
Kruger’s recently starred opposite Lupita Nyong’o and Jessica Chastain in the spy thriller 355. Her notable films are Troy, National Treasure and its sequel, Inglourious Basterds and Unknown with recent credits including The Operative, Welcome to Marwen and JT LeRoy.
Shipka is best known for playing the title role in Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. The former Mad Men regular’s credits also include Feud: Bette and Joan and the Netflix movie Let It Snow.
