The Black Donnellys

The Story

Meet the Donnelly brothers: Tommy, Jimmy, Kevin and Sean. There is nothing these four Irish brothers wouldn't do to protect each other, and for them that means lying, cheating, stealing and, occasionally, calling the cops. Narrated by wannabe gangster Joey "Ice Cream," this gritty series bears witness to the Donnelly brothers' sudden involvement in organized crime, focusing on how they go from boys to mobsters, and showing how their new life affects their relationships with friends, family and lovers.

Academy Award winners Paul Haggis and Bobby Moresco ("Crash") are the creators of this gritty new crime drama series loosely based on Moresco's background. The ensemble cast includes Jonathan Tucker ("Texas Chainsaw Massacre"), Billy Lush ("Huff"), Thomas Guiry ("Mystic River"), Michael Stahl-David ("Uncle Nino"), Keith Nobbs ("25th Hour"), Olivia Wilde ("The O.C.") and Kirk Acevedo ("Oz"). Haggis, who directed the pilot, and Moresco are the creators, executive producers and co-writers. The series is from NBC Universal Television Studio in association with Blackfriars Bridge Productions.

Cast

Jonathan Tucker ...... Tommy Donnelly
Tom Guiry .................... Jimmy Donnelly
Olivia Wilde ....................... Jenny Reilly
Billy Lush ..................... Kevin Donnelly
Michael Stahl-David .... Sean Donnelly
Kirk Acevedo .................. Nicky Cottero
Keith Nobbs ................. Joey Ice Cream
Peter Greene ........ Derek 'Dokey' Farrell
Patrick Brennan ................................ Earl
Betsy Beutler ................................ Joanie
Jamie Bonelli ............................... Nadine
Kate Mulgrew ............... Helen Donnelly
Molly Schaffer .................... Kate Farrell