Kevin Williamson returns to the director’s chair for next year’s “Scream 7,” but that’s the only new project of his. There’s also “The Waterfront,” a new family drama series ready to premiere on Netflix next month.
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Hoyt McCallany stars as the patriarch of the Buckley family, who runs a fishing empire out of Havenport, North Carolina, and his quest to keep the business afloat despite his family’s various dynamics.
Here’s an official synopsis for “The Waterfront,” courtesy of Netflix:
For decades, the Buckley family has ruled Havenport, North Carolina, dominating everything from the local fishing industry to the town’s restaurant scene. But their fishing empire has started to crumble as patriarch Harlan Buckley recovers from two heart attacks, and his wife Belle and son Cane venture into the deep end to keep the family businesses afloat.
As their attempts spiral out of control and into treacherous waters, Harlan steps back in to take command. Facing her own demons, Buckley daughter Bree — an addict in recovery who’s lost custody of her son Diller — finds herself entangled in a complicated relationship that could threaten the family’s future forever.
Inspired by true events and set against the backdrop of coastal North Carolina, The Waterfront comes from prolific showrunner Kevin Williamson (Scream, Dawson’s Creek, The Vampire Diaries). The twisty drama plays out over eight episodes that are as much about family dynamics as they are about the lengths people will go to when their legacy is on the line.
“The Waterfront” stars Holt McCallany, Maria Bello, Jake Weary, Melissa Benoist, and Rafael L. Silva. Humberly González, Danielle Campbell, and Brady Hepner round out the main cast. Guest stars include Topher Grace, Dave Annable, Michael Gaston, Gerardo Celasco, and Zach Roerig.
Williamson serves as showrunner and writer for “The Waterfront.” He also executive produces the series with Ben Fast via Outerbanks Entertainment, along with Michael Narducci and Marcos Siega. “The Waterfront” is a Universal Television production.
All eight episodes of “The Waterfront” premiere on Netflix on June 19. Watch a trailer for the series below.