Joe Swanberg Picks Casts For Easy

Director Joe Swanberg’s has assembled a star-studded lineup for Easy, a new anthology series headed to Netflix. Toplining the casting bill are Orlando Bloom, Malin Akerman, Michael Chernus, Marc Maron, Elizabeth Reaser, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jake Johnson, Aya Cash, Dave Franco, Jane Adams and Hannibal Burress.

Written, directed and executive produced by Swanberg, the indie drama represents a passion project for the creator, and retains elements of mumblecore filmmaking. That is, in essence, a creative process that favors low-key techniques and improvised dialog in order to nurture a lax and ultimately more believable viewing experience. 

As for the general setup of Easy, Netflix’s new series is to revolve around a group of Chicago citizens, as they struggle to navigate the modern maze of love, sex, technology and culture.