Untamedjust received a major update, withDeadlinereporting thatSam Neillhas joined the cast of the thrilling limited series. TheJurassic Parkstar will step into the shoes of Paul Souter, a man who’s been the chief park ranger in Yosemite for a very long time. The character’s occupation is directly related to the premise of the series, which will tell the story of Kyle Turner (Eric Bana). As a special agent for the National Parks Service, Kyle will suddenly find himself trapped in a mystery that goes beyond his comprehension. What was supposed to be a simple park inspection will become the investigation of a murder.
Mark L. SmithandElle Smithwill serve as writers, co-showrunners and executive producers forUntamed, with theNetflixlimited series being produced through Warner Bros. Television. Mark L. Smith previously worked onThe Revenant, the intense movie starringLeonardo DiCaprioabout a man doing everything necessary to survive after a gruesome bear attack. As a duo, Mark and Elle Smith recently joined efforts inThe Marsh King’s Daughter, last year’s story that sawDaisy Ridleystepping into the shoes of a woman who had to deal with the weight of her past.
Known for his unforgettable performances as Dr. Alan Grant in theJurassic ParkandJurassic Worldmovies, Sam Neill continues to expand the legacy of a very successful career. The actor recently appeared as Stan Delaney inApples Never Fall, the tale about a recently retired couple who want to enjoy the new stage of their lives, before an intriguing mystery arrives at their door to make their lives miserable. The time for running away from dinosaurs and occasionally appearing inTaika Waititimovies has come to an end for Sam Neill, who’s getting ready to dive deep into the wildest mystery Yosemite has ever seen.
Eric Bana’s Next Project
Besides appearing inUntamedas Kyle Turner, Eric Bana will work as an executive producer for the limited series. Before focusing on the upcoming project, Bana spent some time as the voice of Monterey Jack inChip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers, a very different project from what audiences can expect to see inUntamed. Some time before that, the performer portrayed John Meehan inDirty John, a television series about a romance that goes wrong and leads to horrifying consequences for an entire family. At this point, it’s clear that Bana has a fondness for narratives that start out as mundane routines and end up generating trauma for the main characters involved. Thankfully,Untamedwill continue the trend.
A release date hasn’t been announced forUntamed. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
