Amazon Prime Video’s hit action-thriller seriesThe Terminal Listis expanding its cast for its anticipated second season, andMartin Sensmeierhas officially joined the ensemble. The actor, notable for his roles inWestworldandThe Magnificent Seven, will join the adrenaline-fueled world of covert operations and high-stakes revenge that Season 1 sprung up. Sensmeier has been drafted to play the major recurring role of Sergeant Major Otaktay, a proud and venerable warrior who cannot stand any abuse of power.
Based onJack Carr’s bestselling novel series,The Terminal Listpremiered in 2022 withChris Prattin the lead role as James Reece, a Navy SEAL who sets out on a mission of vengeance after his entire platoon is ambushed and decimated. On the backs of the massive success of Season 1, Prime Video announced a spin-off,The Terminal List: Dark Wolf, which is described as “an elevated espionage thriller that takes viewers on Edwards’ journey from Navy SEAL to CIA paramilitary operator, exploring the darker side of warfare and the human cost that comes with it."
The upcoming Season 2 is expected to adaptTrue Believer, the second book inCarr’s series, which follows Reece as he is recruited to take down a global terrorist network. With the introduction of new characters and expanded storylines, fans are hopeful Season 2 is shaping up to deliver even more swashbuckling entertainment than its predecessor. Alongside Pratt, the returning cast is likely to includeConstance Wuas journalist Katie Buranek andJai Courtneyas CIA operative Steve Horn.
Martin Sensmeier’s ‘The Terminal List’ Casting Marks Another Milestone in a Rising Career
Slated for a lead role in the neo-Western crime filmWind River: The Next ChapteralongsideJoel Kinnaman(The Suicide Squad),Danny Huston(Wonder Woman), and Oscar nomineeGraham Greene(Dances with Wolves), joining the cast ofTerminal Listmarks another milestone in a career already headed in the right direction for Sensmeier. The actor will also play a prominent role in the indie featureCottonmouthalongsideRon Perlman(Beauty and the Beast) andEric Nelsen(1883). An advocate for Indigenous representation in Hollywood, Sensmeier had his breakout role inAntoine Fuqua’sThe Magnificent Seven, where he played Red Harvest. His Native American roots have made him a staple in Western productions, which include a role in Season 2 ofTaylor Sheridan’sYellowstone, as well as a different role in the prequel series,1883.
Sensmeier’s casting inThe Terminal Listmarks the second time this month that a casting update has been revealed for the thriller series.The Last of Usstar,Gabriel Luna, was recentlytapped for the role of Freddy Strain, an elite sniper who will help guide James Reece on his path to redemption in Season 2. This indicates that events are ramping up behind the scenes, and with production well underway, anticipation is high for how the sophomore season will raise the stakes even higher with its well-choreographed action scenes and penchant for exciting revenge arcs.
As always, stay tuned to Collider for future updates.
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Source:Deadline
