AceShowbiz - Southern Bastards is gearing up for a pilot on Hulu, featuring an exciting cast led by Kevin Bacon and Cara Buono, known for her role on Stranger Things. According to Variety, Buono has been cast in a recurring role, though specific details about her character remain under wraps. Alongside them, the series also stars Erin Kellyman, Tim McGraw, Jonathan Tucker, Amin Joseph, Ethan Suplee, Derek Luke, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor.

The series currently has a pilot order from Hulu and is based on the award-winning graphic novels by Jason Aaron and Jason Latour. The story revolves around a military veteran who embarks on a quest to find her estranged father. In the process, she uncovers a criminal enterprise controlled by a high school football coach with a dark secret. The graphic novels, which debuted in 2014, have received multiple accolades in the comic book community.

Matt Olmstead, co-creator of Chicago PD, is serving as the showrunner for the adaptation. Executive producers include the original authors Aaron and Latour, director Reinaldo Marcus Green, Layne Eskridge, Ryan Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Zinzi Coogler, Simone Harris, Kate Berry, Hannah Baker, and D'Angelo Louis. Green is directing the pilot episode, and Bill Dubuque is writing the script.

While Kevin Bacon is widely recognized for his iconic film roles such as Footloose, he has an established television presence. His credits include starring roles in The Following, City on a Hill, The Bondsman, and Sirens. His return to television with Southern Bastards marks a noteworthy addition to his diverse career.

Cara Buono recently concluded her five-season tenure on the hit sci-fi series Stranger Things, where she portrayed the mother to main characters Mike, Nancy, and Holly Wheeler. Her extensive television work also includes roles in Paper Towns, Third Watch, The Sopranos, Mad Men—which earned her an Emmy nomination—Person of Interest, Supergirl, and The Girl from Plainville. This casting marks her first project following Stranger Things.

Country music star Tim McGraw has joined the cast as the high school football coach who leads the organized crime ring central to the storyline. Though McGraw is best known for hit songs like “Live Like You Were Dying” and “Just to See You Smile,” he has a robust acting history, including early film roles in Friday Night Lights (2004), The Blind Side, Tomorrowland, and The Shack.

On television, McGraw has portrayed James Dutton in Taylor Sheridan’s acclaimed Westerns Yellowstone and its spinoff 1883. Recently, he lent his voice to Prime Video’s animated series The Mighty Nein. Now, McGraw, alongside Bacon and Buono, is part of the ensemble cast for Hulu’s pilot of Southern Bastards.

As the show remains in the pilot stage, Hulu has not yet confirmed if it will proceed to a full series order. Nevertheless, the adaptation’s combination of a notable cast and critically acclaimed source material has generated considerable interest in the television industry.

Fans of Southern Bastards and the cast will be watching closely for updates on the show's status and potential premiere dates. The series promises a blend of drama, mystery, and crime, anchored by compelling performances from a talented group of actors and guided by experienced creators.

With Kevin Bacon returning to TV and Cara Buono taking on her first role post-Stranger Things, alongside Tim McGraw stepping into a significant acting role, Southern Bastards is positioning itself as a show to watch on Hulu’s upcoming slate.