When Are ‘Westies’ Coming Out? Release Date, Trailer, Cast, MGM+ Streaming Info
Go, mobs. MGM+ goes back to the mean streets of 1980s Hell’s Kitchen too The Westiesa new crime drama from Narcos creator Chris Brancato starring Academy Award winner JK Simmons and Bosch favorite Titus Welliver.
Set against the backdrop of New York City’s infamous Irish-American gang of the same name, the series follows the power struggles, feuds, and brutal violence that defined one of the city’s most notorious criminal organizations. If you’re a fan of gritty period crime dramas like this one Harlem’s father, Boardwalk Empireor Narcosthis one should be on your radar.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch The Westies on MGM+.
When The Westies Premiere at MGM+?
The Westies premieres Sunday, July 12, 2026, on MGM+. The series is scheduled to debut at 9/8c on the premium network and will be available to stream on MGM+ that same day.
What? The Westies About?
Created by Chris Brancato and Michael Panes, The Westies is set in Reagan-era Manhattan, when Hell’s Kitchen was still controlled by a sinister Irish-American gang known as the Westies.
The series focuses on the construction of the Jacob Javits Convention Center, a project that promises a big payday for the gang. But as tensions grow within the Gambino crime family, law enforcement closes in, and internal divisions threaten to tear the organization apart, the gang’s future is on hold.
Who’s in the Middle The Westies Cast?
The series is led by JK Simmons as Eamon Sweeney, the ruthless head of the Westies crime syndicate.
Ensemble cast includes:
- Titus Welliver as Glenn Keenan
- Tom Brittney as James “Jimmy” Roarke
- Jessica Frances Dukes as Birdie Polk
- Stanley Morgan as Mickey Flanagan
- Sarah Bolger as Bridget Walsh
- Allen Leech as Brendan Cahill
- Vincent Walsh as Eddie Breen
- Hilary McCormack as Erin Malone
- Hamish Allan-Headley as John Gotti
Is there a The Westies A trailer?
Yes. MGM+ released the first teaser trailer The Westies in May, offering a glimpse of the violence, corruption, and power struggles that await viewers in Hell’s Kitchen. The publisher stars JK Simmons as gang leader Eamon Sweeney and sets the tone for what looks to be MGM+’s biggest series of the year.
How to Watch The Westies Online:
The Westies will air exclusively on MGM+.
MGM+ is available as a standalone streaming service and can also be added to mainstream video channels. New and eligible returning subscribers can currently take advantage of MGM+’s limited-time promotional offer through Prime Video, which drops the service to just $0.99/month for two months.
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MGM+ Prime Video Deal ($0.99/month for two months)
After the promotional period ends, MGM+ normally costs $7.99/month with Prime Video. Subscribers also get access to original series including FROM, Harlem’s father, Billy the Kid, Institutionand now The Westies.
The Westies premieres Sunday, July 12 on MGM+.
