Animal Kingdom is an American drama television series developed by Jonathan Lisco. It is inspired by the eponymous 2010 Australian film by David Michôd, who is executive producer for the series, alongside Liz Watts who also produced the movie. The show debuted on June 14, 2016.
Animal Kingdom follows a 17-year-old boy, who, after the death of his mother, moves in with the Codys, a criminal family clan governed by matriarch Smurf. Ellen Barkin plays the leading role of Janine "Smurf" Cody, played by Jacki Weaver in the 2010 film. TNT ordered the pilot in May 2015, and picked it up to series with a 10-episode order in December 2015.
Main cast
Ellen Barkin as Janine "Smurf" Cody, The boot-tough matriarch of the Codys. J's estranged grandmother
Scott Speedman as Barry "Baz" Brown, Janine's adopted son and leader in the Cody's robberies
Shawn Hatosy as Andrew "Pope" Cody, the oldest Cody son
Ben Robson as Craig Cody, the middle Cody son
Jake Weary as Deran Cody, the youngest Cody son
Finn Cole as Joshua "J" Cody
Daniella Alonso as Catherine, Baz's girlfriend
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