Oscar Isaac and Ana de Armas are now set to star in a new series calledBananas. Isaac is an Emmy-nominated actor known for his parts in independent films such asInside Llewyn DavisandEx Machina, and mainstream works likeDune: Part Oneand the newStar Warsfranchise films. De Armas had her breakout role in theRian Johnsonmystery comedyKnives Outand has featured in other mainstream films. Next year, she will join theJohn Wickfranchise as the lead inBallerina.
PerDeadline,Isaac and de Armas have signed onto an Apple TV+ seriestentatively titledBananas. The series will feature de Armas and Isaac in leading roles, with both stars also serving as executive producers on the project. David O. Russell is attached to direct and executive produce the project. Carolina Paiz is the creator and writer ofBananas, whose tentative premise revolves around the banana republics. Specific plot details are not yet known.
What The Bananas Casting Means For Isaac and de Armas
De Armas Will Make Her English-Language TV Debut
IfBananascomes to fruition with the planned cast, the show willmark de Armas' English-language television debut. The Cuban-born actor has previously appeared on Spanish-language television programming, including the TV movieEl edén perdidoand series such asThe Boarding SchoolandHispania, la leyenda. Transitioning to English-language television could be a big move forde Armas' career, now that the star has already been ingratiated into English-language films.
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The freshness of de Armas' TV appearance for an American audience would be a good balance against a more seasoned television actor with Isaac. TheDuneactor has been in many television series throughout the years, the most notable being the Disney+ Marvel seriesMoon Knight.He earned an Emmy nominationplaying Jonathan inScenes from a Marriageand has signed on to be a part ofBeefseason 2. Isaac’s involvement inBeefandBananascould suggest the actor’s further interest in television.
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This Is David O. Russell’s Return To Directing
In addition,Bananasmarks the first project by Russell since his 2022 movieAmsterdam.While an Oscar-nominated director behind acclaimed movies such asAmerican HustleandSilver Linings Playbook, Russell has slowed down in recent years, especially since the 2022 comedy thriller flopped critically and commercially.Bananaswill be his return to directing and his first foray into directing television, making this a unique project.
