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[08/10/26 - 07:01 AM]
Netflix Rounds Out Cast of "The Sticks" and Shares a Behind-the-Scenes Sneak Peek
Scott Bakula, Logan Marshall-Green, Alex MacIsaac and more will round out the cast for "The Sticks" (FKA "Untitled Hockey Project"), the official title for the heartwarming and inspirational drama series created by Nick Naveda.
[via press release from Netflix]

Netflix Rounds Out Cast of 'The Sticks' and Shares a Behind-the-Scenes Sneak Peek

THE STICKS PREMIERES ON NETFLIX IN 2027

Today, Netflix announced that Scott Bakula, Logan Marshall-Green, Alex MacIsaac and more will round out the cast for The Sticks (FKA Untitled Hockey Project), the official title for the heartwarming and inspirational drama series created by Nick Naveda.

The Sticks, from Naveda, Bridget Bedard and 21 Laps, will premiere in 2027.

Creator and Executive Producer Nick Naveda says to Tudum.com, "THE STICKS is about a lot of things. Hockey, family, love, loss, class, and coming of all ages. But above all, it's a story about community and the importance of taking care of one another. Seeing this terrific cast of actors bring their characters to life with such curiosity, empathy and tenderness has been incredibly moving to watch, and I can't wait for the world to meet the people of South Dorothy."

· Series Regulars:

o Scott Bakula (Quantum Leap, American Beauty, The Baker's Wife) plays Coach Brody Hansen.

o Logan Marshall-Green (Marshals, The Odyssey) plays Coach Sully.

o Alex MacIsaac (The Social Reckoning, When Calls The Heart, Hollywood Arts) plays Emma Boone.

· Recurring:

o Bryan Greenberg (Suits LA, Emily in Paris, How to Make It in America) plays Cliff Barnes.

o Chelsea Field (NCIS: New Orleans, The Last Boy Scout) plays Alice Hansen.

o Patrick Gallagher (Big Sky, Night at the Museum) plays Principal Montgomery.

o Alison Araya (Peacemaker, Riverdale, Family Law) plays Joan Garcia.

o Aman Smardon (Allegiance) plays Kai Becker.

o Krista Bridges (Narc, Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy) plays Frankie Ryder.

o Ben Cotton (Trinity, The Night Agent, Resident Alien) plays Mr. Marchbanks.

· They newly announced cast join Michelle Monaghan (as Harper Sullivan), Emilie Bierre (as Riley Sullivan), Shai Chase (as Henry Sullivan), Josh MacQueen (as Rhett Nelson), Costa D'Angelo (as Owen Boone), Carter Shimp (as Austin Ryder), Ethan Holder (as Cooper Cunningham), Isaac Arellanes (as Manny Rodriguez), Chloe Avakian (as Izzy Miller), Caleb Baumann (as Elu), River Codack (as Tyler Walker), Angus Albinati (as Jack McGrath) and Callum Orchison (as Derek Marchbanks).

ABOUT THE STICKS

Logline: After tragedy shatters a small Minnesota hockey town, a grieving wife steps behind the bench of the team her husband built, guiding a found family of wounded young athletes through a season of loss, love, and rivalry that will decide whether South Dorothy has anything left to believe in, and who will lead it into its next chapter

Format: 8 Episodes

Creator/Executive Producer: Nick Naveda

Showrunner/Executive Producer: Bridget Bedard

Executive Producers: Shawn Levy, Dan Levine and Robert Atwood for 21 Laps

Executive Producer/Director: Trey Edward Shults (101, 102)

Cast: Michelle Monaghan, Emilie Bierre, Shai Chase, Josh Macqueen, Costa D'Angelo, Carter Shimp, Ethan Holder, Scott Bakula, Logan Marshall-Green, Alex MacIsaac, Bryan Greenberg, Chelsea Field, Isaac Arellanes, Chloe Avakian, Caleb Baumann, River Codack, Angus Albinati, Callum Orchison, Patrick Gallagher, Alison Araya, Aman Smardon, Krista Bridges, Ben Cotton





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