AceShowbiz - The upcoming Hulu drama pilot Southern Bastards has announced its primary cast, featuring Erin Kellyman, Tim McGraw, and Kevin Bacon. Directed and executive produced by Reinaldo Marcus Green, the project adapts the acclaimed graphic novel series by Jason Aaron and Jason Latour, who also serve as executive producers.

Erin Kellyman will portray Roberta, a determined military veteran who arrives in Craw County, Alabama, searching for her estranged father. Tim McGraw takes on the role of Coach Boss, the most successful high school football coach in the South, who is at the center of a dangerous web of organized crime. Kevin Bacon plays Earl, a character previously announced.

The storyline centers on Roberta’s quest that leads her into a violent and corrupt environment dominated by the powerful local football culture. The series is expected to explore themes of family, loyalty, and the dark underbelly of small-town life in the American South.

This adaptation of Southern Bastards marks a significant collaboration between the original graphic novel creators and the Hulu creative team, aiming to bring the gritty narrative and complex characters to the screen. Fans of the source material and new viewers alike can anticipate an intense and engaging drama pilot.