THE WATERFRONT - UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH HOLT McCALLANY

From the Creator of Dawson’s Creek and Scream the series THE WATERFRONT where blood is thicker than water is captivating audiences on Netflix.

Inspired by true events, The Waterfront dives into the flawed Buckley family as their attempts to retain control of their crumbling North Carolina fishing empire drive them to increasingly dangerous means to keep themselves afloat. The Waterfront was created by Kevin Williamson (Dawson’s Creek, Scream), under his overall deal with Universal Television. Ben Fast also executive produces.

The Waterfront premiered on Netflix on June 19, which quickly climbed Netflix’s ranks landing in the #1 slot, globally. The Waterfront is one of only 4 new dramas this year to reach #1 on Netflix’s global Top 10, with 53.3M hours viewed in its first week.

The series stars Holt McCallany as Harlan, the ruthless patriarch of a North Carolina fishing family. The series explores the family's attempts to maintain control of their crumbling fishing empire through increasingly dangerous means. McCallany's character is a complex figure, having built the Buckley fishery with his father, sometimes resorting to illegal activities. He is a man who loves his whiskey and hasn't changed much after two heart attacks, but his departure from the family business forces him to return to protect it. 

Holt McCallany received widespread acclaim for his portrayal of Detective Bill Tench in the Netflix series Mindhunter for director David Fincher. He’ll return to Netflix this year in The Waterfront, premiering June 19, 2025. Current films include The Amateur and Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning. He recently appeared in the feature films The Iron Claw, Nightmare Alley, and Wrath of Man among others. Holt has appeared in dozens of films such as Fight Club, Shot Caller, Men of Honor, and Three Kings to name a few. He'll make his directorial debut with an adaptation of Guiseppe Tornatore’s Oscar-nominated The Star Maker.

SEASON ONE OF THE HIT SERIES “THE WATERFRONT” IS CURRENTLY STREAMING ON NETFLIX

I had a great chat with Holt about the series, his love for Canada, Mind Hunter and his praise of former Mind Hunter co-star Jonathan Groff.

MICHAEL SPEARS DISCUSSES THE LEGEND OF SITTING BULL

From Executive Producer Leonardo DiCaprio the HISTORY Channel’s Documentary event, SITTING BULL explores the remarkable life and accomplishments of the fiercely brave Lakota Chief.

Executive Produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, narrated by Mo Brings Plenty (“Yellowstone”) and starring Kul Wičaša Lakota actor Michael Spears (“1923”), “Sitting Bull” offers an overarching exploration of the remarkable life and accomplishments of the fiercely brave and humble Lakota chief. In the mid-19th century, as American settlers continued their westward expansion, they began encroaching upon Native territories. Amid this turmoil, a legendary Lakota leader rose to defend his people, their culture, and their way of life.

Unyielding in his resolve, he united Native Nations in an extraordinary alliance, lead them in the historic Battle of Little Bighorn against US Army General George Armstrong Custer, gained worldwide fame with Buffalo Bill Cody, and courageously fought against seemingly impossible odds. Told through expert interviews, dramatic yet authentic scripted sequences, and supplemented by rich archival material, “Sitting Bull’’ details the seminal moments and key figures in Native American history including the Washita Massacre, renowned warrior Crazy Horse, the Battle of Cedar Creek and the Wounded Knee Massacre.

Born in Chamberlain, South Dakota and residing in Montana, Michael Spears is a member of the Kul Wičaša Lakota from the Lower Brulé Sioux Tribe of South Dakota. His first role was in the film "Dances With Wolves" as Otter. Michael went on to appear in "Skins", "Into The West", "Yellow Rock", Cyril Morin's "The Activist", and had a guest role on "Longmire". His recent roles include a cameo in Taylor Sheridan's Western series 1883, a supporting role in season 2 of Reservation Dogs on Hulu, and a supporting role in the series 1923 on Paramount.

Sitting Bull 2-Night Event Airs Tuesday, May 27th & Wednesday, May 28th at 9pm ET/PT
on The HISTORY Channel

I spoke with Michael Spears about what an incredible honor it was for him to play Sitting Bull and the legendary Chief’s extraordinary Canadian connection.