Azita Ghanizada and William Fichtner Join Bosch: Start of Watch Cast Bosch: Start of Watch, the MGM+ prequel series, follows a young Harry Bosch as a rookie police officer in 1991 Los Angeles. The show expands the Bosch universe, introducing new characters and exploring the early life of the iconic detective. Recent additions to the cast include Azita Ghanizada and William Fichtner, who have been confirmed to recur in the series. Azita Ghanizada will portray Stacy, an ambitious and sharp lawyer entangled in the criminal world after her relationship with Cory Harbor, a master thief played by JD Pardo. Her involvement in a high-profile heist case will intersect with the story of young Harry Bosch, portrayed by Cameron Monaghan. William Fichtner joins as Calhern, a former defense attorney turned influential figure in L.A.’s criminal underworld. The series is set in 1991 and centers on Bosch at the start of his career with the Los Angeles Police Department. It delves into the challenges of a city grappling with gang violence, racial tensions, and internal police department conflicts. As Bosch navigates these issues, he becomes drawn into a major heist case, shaping his path toward the detective viewers know from the original series. Other cast members include Kathleen Wilhoite as Helen, Bosch’s foster mother coping with her husband’s death, and Omari Hardwick as Eli Bridges, his training officer. Ariana Guerra plays Rosa, a rookie LAPD officer, while JD Pardo’s Cory Harbor serves as a key figure in Stacy’s storyline. The prequel does not follow a single novel but draws from various references to Bosch’s early life in Michael Connelly’s book series. It is not a continuation of the original Bosch series or its spin-off Bosch: Legacy, which was designed as an eighth season.#los_angeles #william_fichtner #azita_ghanizada #bosch_start_of_watch #mgm_plus
Harry Bosch’s TV Return Adds Prison Break Star & More To Cast The upcoming prequel series Bosch: Start of Watch has unveiled new cast members, including William Fichtner, Azita Ghanizada, and Kathleen Wilhoite, who will appear in recurring roles. The project, set in 1991 Los Angeles, follows the early career of Harry Bosch as a rookie LAPD officer, exploring the formative experiences that shaped the iconic detective. Cameron Monaghan stars as the younger version of Bosch, while the ensemble cast includes Omari Hardwick, Ariana Guerra, and JD Pardo. The series is set against the backdrop of a city grappling with racial tensions, gang violence, and internal divisions within the police department. Bosch, a 26-year-old rookie, faces challenges as he navigates his new role, balancing routine calls with the complexities of a corrupt criminal network. His journey involves a major heist and entanglements that ultimately influence his development into the seasoned investigator portrayed in later seasons. Azita Ghanizada portrays Stacy, an ambitious lawyer drawn to the allure of criminal power. Her relationship with professional thief Cory Harbor thrusts her into a dangerous world that tests her ambitions. William Fichtner plays Calhern, a respected defense attorney who transitions into a powerful figure within Los Angeles’ criminal underworld. Kathleen Wilhoite appears as Helen, Bosch’s foster mother, who mourns the loss of her husband. Other key cast members include Omari Hardwick as Bosch’s training officer Eli Bridges, Ariana Guerra as rookie LAPD officer Rosa, and JD Pardo as Cory, the master thief. The series is produced by Fabel Entertainment, with Tom Bernardo and Brian Anthony as co-creators.#harry_bosch #william_fichtner #azita_ghanizada #kathleen_wilhoite #mgm
