Scorsese & Billions Creators Launch Vegas Drama

A new Las Vegas-based drama titled 'The Roman' is in development, helmed by 'Billions' creators Brian Koppelman and David Levien, with Martin Scorsese serving as an executive producer. The series centers on Robert "Bobby Red" Redman, the president of a prominent hotel-casino, and his strategic maneuvers to maintain and grow his power within the city.

Betty Gilpin is cast as Marla Blake, Bobby's wife, who is also a well-connected lawyer with intimate knowledge of Las Vegas. Alec Baldwin will portray Paul "Primo" Clark, a legendary Vegas businessman who acts as a father figure and mentor to Bobby, encouraging competition among his proteges.

David Costabile joins the ensemble as Bill Saverick, a casino operator who is both a personal friend and a professional rival to Bobby Redman. Koppelman and Levien are also writing and will serve as showrunners for the series.