Written by Allan Loeb and Christian Taylor, Fox’s New Amsterdam is a story about an immortal New York homicide detective named John Amsterdam who has spent three centuries living a bittersweet life. His immortality was given to him by a Native Indian girl he saved back in 1642. The girl’s spell can only be broken when he finds his one true love.

Although John’s lengthy time in this world has allowed him to experience many adventures and develop his talents, he has watched people around him, including his loved ones, grow old and pass away, leaving him alone to carry his burdensome gift.

The series is under the direction of Lasse Halstrom, who is also credited as one of the show’s executive producers.

Read on to know more about the cast of New Amsterdam.

  Playingimmortal detective John Amsterdam is Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, a Danish actor whose film credits include Black Hawk Down, Wimbledon, Kingdom of Heaven and Firewall. New Amsterdam marks Coster-Waldau’s first lead role in American television.

Zuleikha Robinson will portray John’s partner, Eva Marquez. A graduate of Los Angeles’ American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Robinson's most popular role was on the X-Files spin-off, The Lone Gunmen. Her other acting credits include The Merchant of Venice, Hidalgo, The Namesake and Rome.

Actress Alexie Gilmore will appear as Dr. Sara Dillane. Gilmore has landed small roles in and out of television, and has recently completed work in two films, The Babysitters and Definitely, Maybe. Currently, she is in the process of wrapping up three more movies, and is on the set of another (Surfer Dude), which is scheduled for release next year.

Rounding out the cast is Stephen Henderson as John’s good friend and jazz club owner named Omar. Henderson is most well known for his work on stage, but has also appeared in film productions like Everyday People, A Raisin in the Sun, Keane and Marie.

Beginning this Fall, New Amsterdam is scheduled to air every Tuesday Night at 8 p.m. on Fox.


-Lisa Claustro, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
Source: FOX
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