Actor Tuc Watkins has been added to the cast of Brett Goldstein's upcoming Prime Video romantic comedy series, Escorted, in a substantial recurring capacity. Sources close to the production have revealed that Watkins will portray Neil, a character described as a cowboy-like figure. Neil's profession involves being a trainer at an upscale gym, with a side hustle as a male escort catering to wealthy women.

The series, Escorted, explores the story of a divorced father in Manhattan who unexpectedly finds himself working as a male escort. The romantic comedy delves into themes of sexual dynamics, the complexities of keeping secrets, and the question of whether genuine intimacy can be purchased.

Previously announced cast members for the eight-episode, half-hour single-camera series include Lesley Manville and Leslie Bibb.

Brett Goldstein is set to star in, executive produce, write, and co-showrun the series, as part of his overall deal with Warner Bros. Television, which is producing the show. Brian Gallivan will serve as executive producer and co-showrunner. Other executive producers include Josh Senior, Molly Mandel, Jamie Lee, and Tyson Bidner.

Tuc Watkins' recent television work includes a recurring role on Hulu's popular series Paradise and an appearance in the second season of ABC's Shifting Gears. His television credits also feature roles in HBO Max's The Other Two, Showtime's Black Monday, and series regular positions on ABC's Desperate Housewives, Showtime's Beggars and Choosers, and ABC's One Life to Live. He is also slated to appear in a recurring capacity in the forthcoming Starz series S.W.A.T. Exiles. His filmography includes The Mummy alongside Brendan Fraser, Robert De Niro's The Good Shepherd, and Retake. Most recently, he completed work on the independent feature film Cowboy. Watkins is represented by Artium Talent and Karen Forman Management.

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Tuc Watkins Joins Prime Video Rom-Com Series 'Escorted'

Actor Tuc Watkins has joined the cast of Brett Goldstein's new Prime Video romantic comedy series, Escorted, in a heavily recurring role, sources close to production tell Deadline. He will play Neil, a character who resembles a cowboy. We hear he works as a trainer at a high-end gym and, on the side, as a male escort for wealthy women.

In Escorted, a divorced dad in Manhattan accidentally becomes a male escort in this romantic comedy about sexual dynamics, keeping secrets, and whether real intimacy can ever be bought.

The previously announced cast for the eight-episode, half-hour single-camera series also includes Lesley Manville and Leslie Bibb.

Goldstein will star, executive produce, write, and co-showrun via his overall deal with Warner Bros. Television, which is producing the series. Brian Gallivan will serve as executive producer and co-showrunner. Josh Senior also executive produces alongside Molly Mandel, Jamie Lee, and Tyson Bidner.

Watkins is currently recurring on Hulu's hit series Paradise and appeared in the second season of ABC's Shifting Gears. His TV credits also include HBO Max's The Other Two, Showtime's Black Monday, and series regular roles on ABC's Desperate Housewives, Showtime's Beggars and Choosers, and ABC's One Life to Live. Up next, he will recur in the upcoming Starz series S.W.A.T. Exiles. His film credits include The Mummy opposite Brendan Fraser, The Good Shepherd directed by Robert De Niro, and Retake. He recently wrapped on an independent feature Cowboy. Watkins is represented by Artium Talent and Karen Forman Management.