Ray Donovan returns to Sky Atlantic this Summer
“The Sopranos meets Entourage” – IGN
“Fabulous new US drama import...stars the brilliant Live Schreiber *****” – Heat
“It's been a long time coming, but Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Liev Schreiber finally bags the leading role he deserves in Ray Donovan...If you like fast-paced, devious thrillers then this is for you.” – Esquire.co.uk
9th May 2014: Sky today announce that RAY DONOVAN will return exclusively to Sky Atlantic this July for a second season. Set in the sprawling mecca of the rich and famous, the series stars Golden Globe nominee Liev Schreiber as LA’s best professional fixer, the man called in to make the city’s celebrities, superstar athletes, and business moguls’ most complicated and combustible situations go away. The series also stars Golden Globe winner, Jon Voight as Ray’s father Mickey.
The first season of RAY DONOVAN came to a close with an epic showdown resulting in Boston mobster and fugitive, Sully’s (James Woods) demise. Season two of this powerful drama, will explore the fallout of his murder for Ray, his father Mickey (Jon Voight) and the FBI, headed by LA Bureau Chief Cochran (guest star Hank Azaria). As the season unfolds, Ray continues to seek balance between the demands of his family, including his volatile relationship with Mickey, and the demands of his Hollywood clients. The cast also includes Paula Malcomson, Eddie Marsan, Dash Mihok, Steven Bauer, Katherine Moennig, Pooch Hall, Kerris Dorsey and Devon Bagby. Oscar-nominated actor Elliott Gould will return as a special guest star for season two. In addition to Gould and Azaria, this season will also feature an impressive line-up of guest stars, including Ann-Margret, Wendell Pierce, Sherilyn Fenn, Vinessa Shaw, Brian Geraghty, Heather McComb and Kip Pardue.
RAY DONOVAN is created and executive produced by Ann Biderman. A SHOWTIME production, the series is also executive produced by Mark Gordon and Bryan Zuriff.
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