Oscar Isaac is set to star in a new Netflix drama series centered on the modern Las Vegas casino business. The currently untitled project will also be executive-produced by Martin Scorsese and comes from Billions creators Brian Koppelman and David Levien.
Netflix confirmed the series will consist of eight episodes and will follow a casino executive fighting to maintain power inside a dangerous and highly competitive industry.
The Oscar Isaac Netflix Vegas series brings together several major names tied to crime dramas and gambling stories. Alongside Isaac and Scorsese, the project reunites writers Brian Koppelman and David Levien, whose previous work includes Rounders, Ocean’s Thirteen, and Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber. The announcement also marks a broader creative partnership between Netflix and Isaac’s production company, Mad Gene.
What the New Netflix Vegas Series Is About
The untitled drama is set in present-day Las Vegas and focuses on the modern casino business.
According to Netflix, the series follows Robert “Bobby Red” Redman, the president of the city’s hottest hotel casino, as he tries to protect his position while expanding his influence inside a high-risk environment.
The streamer describes the setting as a modernized version of Las Vegas that remains “dangerous” despite its polished exterior.
At the center of the story is the pressure surrounding power, business competition, and survival inside one of the most financially aggressive industries in the country.
Netflix has not yet revealed additional plot details beyond the official premise.
Oscar Isaac Will Star and Executive Produce
Oscar Isaac will lead the series as Bobby Red while also serving as an executive producer.
Netflix announced the project alongside a new first-look partnership with Isaac, Elvira Lind, and Gena Konstantinakos through their production company Mad Gene.
Under the agreement, Netflix receives first-look rights to future film and television projects developed by the company.
The streamer also highlighted several recent and upcoming Isaac projects, including:
- BEEF Season 2
- Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein
- Triple Frontier
- In the Hand of Dante
Isaac’s role in the Vegas drama continues his recent work across prestige television, crime stories, and ensemble dramas.
At this stage, no additional cast members have been announced.
Martin Scorsese and the Billions Creators Join the Series
The Oscar Isaac Netflix Vegas series also brings Martin Scorsese back to casino-centered storytelling.
Scorsese executive-produced the project through Sikelia Productions. Netflix specifically referenced his 1995 film Casino as part of the announcement, along with his executive producing work on Boardwalk Empire.
Brian Koppelman and David Levien will serve as:
- Writers
- Showrunners
- Executive producers
The pair are longtime collaborators with experience writing stories tied to gambling, power, and organized crime.
Additional executive producers include:
- Julie Yorn
- Rick Yorn
- Paul Schiff
- Beth Schacter
- Oscar Isaac
- Kerry Orent
- J.C. Chandor
Netflix also confirmed that J.C. Chandor will direct the first two episodes.
Chandor previously worked with Isaac on Triple Frontier and A Most Violent Year.
The Series Continues Netflix’s Push Into Prestige Drama
The announcement adds another high-profile drama to Netflix’s expanding lineup of creator-driven series.
The combination of Isaac, Scorsese, and the Billions team positions the project as one of Netflix’s larger upcoming drama productions, particularly within the crime and business genre space.
Netflix has not announced:
- A production start date
- Additional casting
- A premiere window
- An official series title
The streamer confirmed only that the project is currently moving into production.
FAQ
- What is the Oscar Isaac Netflix Vegas series about? The series follows a powerful casino executive navigating the dangerous modern Las Vegas casino industry.
- Is Martin Scorsese directing the Netflix Vegas series? No. Martin Scorsese is executive producing the project. J.C. Chandor will direct the first two episodes.
- Who created the untitled Vegas series? The series was created by Brian Koppelman and David Levien, known for Billions and Rounders.
Key Details
- Series: Untitled Las Vegas drama series
- Lead Star: Oscar Isaac
- Episodes: 8
- Writers / Showrunners / Executive Producers: Brian Koppelman, David Levien
- Executive Producer: Martin Scorsese
- Director: J.C. Chandor (first two episodes)
- Production Company: Mad Gene, Sikelia Productions, Expanded Media
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
- Genre: Drama
- Setting: Present-day Las Vegas casino industry
- Main Character: Robert “Bobby Red” Redman
- Production Status: Entering production