Prime Video's adaptation of Image Comics' irreverent "Sex Criminals" continues building its cast with Pamela Adlon joining as a series regular. Adlon, known for her critically acclaimed run on FX's "Better Things," will star opposite leads Imogen Poots and John Reynolds in the darkly comic series.
BD Wong rounds out the ensemble in a recurring role. Wong brings extensive TV experience from "Law & Order: SVU" and his Tony-winning Broadway work. Kumail Nanjiani's casting in the series was also confirmed, adding another recognizable name to a project that blends comedy with audacious storytelling.
"Sex Criminals" adapts the provocative Image Comics series created by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky. The property centers on a couple who discover they can stop time during orgasm, leading them down a rabbit hole of crime and chaos. Emily V. Gordon ("The Big Sick") serves as showrunner and executive producer, bringing sensibility to material that requires careful balancing of humor, heart, and transgression.
Tze Chun ("Gotham"), LuckyChap Entertainment (Ryan Reynolds' production company), and Amazon MGM Studios produce the series. This creative team signals ambition beyond typical genre fare. LuckyChap has established itself as a smart operator in prestige comedy and drama, while Gordon's involvement suggests the adaptation won't shy away from the source material's satirical edge.
The casting choices reflect a deliberate approach. Adlon's casting particularly signals confidence in the project's tonal sophistication. She excels at playing complex women navigating absurdity and vulnerability, qualities essential to making "Sex Criminals" work beyond shock value. Poots and Reynolds, both skilled at comedy-drama hybrids, anchor the central relationship.
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