Netflix has ordered the heist drama Jigsaw into an 8 episode series, with The Mandalorian’s Giancarlo Esposito among the cast.
Spanning 24 years, the series centers around the largest heist ever attempted, and the vengeance, scheming, loyalties, and betrayals that surround it. It’s loosely inspired by the real story where $70 billion dollars in bonds went missing in downtown Manhattan during Hurricane Sandy.
Giancarlo Esposito, Paz Vega, Rufus Sewell, Tati Gabrielle, Peter Mark Kendall, Rosaline Elbay, Jai Courtney, and Niousha Noor are all set to star in the series, which is currently filming at Netflix Studios: Brooklyn. It is the first production at the streamer’s Bushwick studio. Full character descriptions can be found below.
“Jigsaw” has received an eight-episode order. The non-linear timeline of the series ranges from 24 years before the heist to one year after.
Here’s some more about Esposito’s character Leo Pap….
Giancarlo Esposito (he/him) as “Leo Pap” – A natural leader, Leo is whip-smart, intense and driven, with an engineer’s mind and a meticulous eye for detail. He became a thief at a young age — and though he had a chance to get out, he couldn’t stay away from the criminal life and his relapse cost him his family and his freedom. Esposito is repped by ICM and Thruline Entertainment.
