{"id":3211,"date":"2026-05-31T13:41:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T10:41:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imgist.ru\/posmotrite-na-akterov-seriala-rajony-v-nachale-ih-gollivudskoj-karery\/"},"modified":"2026-08-29T11:29:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T08:29:13","slug":"look-at-the-actors-of-the-rajon-series-at-the-beginning-of-their-hollywood-careers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imgist.ru\/en\/posmotrite-na-akterov-seriala-rajony-v-nachale-ih-gollivudskoj-karery\/","title":{"rendered":"Check out the cast of Districts at the start of their Hollywood careers."},"content":{"rendered":"

Alfred Molina, Geena Davis, and Alfre Woodard built their careers playing iconic roles over decades before settling into a suspiciously quiet neighborhood. Boroughs<\/em> , intended for pensioners.<\/p>\n

\u00ab"We've all seen a lot," Molina told Tudum in May 2026. "None of us have anything to prove. Having reached a certain age, we've all learned to take our work seriously, but we ourselves aren't. And that creates a very relaxed atmosphere.".<\/p>\n

Coming to Netflix in May 2026, the sci-fi thriller produced by Matt and Ross Duffer follows a group of unlikely retirees turned into unlikely heroes as they uncover a dark supernatural mystery at the heart of their idyllic New Mexico retirement community. <\/p>\n

Like their characters, the stars of this series have earned their legendary status. Read on to see them at the beginning of their Hollywood careers.<\/p>\n

01 of 08<\/p>\n

Alfred Molina as Sam Cooper <\/h2>\n

Alfred Molina on November 5, 1997, in New York City; Alfred Molina in "The Boroughs of New York." Photo: Ron Galella\/Ron Galella Collection via Getty; courtesy of Netflix<\/p>\n

Before becoming an unwitting hero TV series "Districts"\u00ab<\/em> , Molina rose to fame thanks to classic films such as \u00ab"Chocolate"\u00bb<\/em> , \u00abThe Da Vinci Code\u00bb<\/em> \u0438 \u00abFrida\u00bb<\/em> . However, he is probably best known for his roles as Doctor Octopus in the films \u00abSpider-Man 2\u00bb<\/em> \u0438 \u00abSpider-Man: No Way Home\u00bb<\/em> .<\/p>\n

02 of 08<\/p>\n

Denis O'Hare as Wally Baker <\/h2>\n

Denis O'Hare on June 8, 2003, in New York City; Denis O'Hare in "The Boroughs of New York." Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris\/WireImage; courtesy of Netflix<\/p>\n

In the Netflix series, Denis O'Hare plays Wally Baker, a retired doctor whom the actor described in a May 2026 interview with Tudum as "kind of a joke\u2014until it's not." O'Hare, long known for his roles in television series, is likely recognized for his roles in \u00abAmerican Horror Story\u00bb<\/em> , \u00abTrue Blood\u00bb<\/em> \u0438 \u00ab"The good fight"\u00bb<\/em> , as well as in films such as \u00abDallas Buyers Club.<\/em> <\/p>\n

03 of 08<\/p>\n

Alfre Woodard as Judy Daniels <\/h2>\n

Alfre Woodard, September 21, 1986, Pasadena, California; Alfre Woodard in "Neighborhoods." Photo: Ron Galella\/Ron Galella Collection via Getty; courtesy of Netflix<\/p>\n

The role of retired journalist Judy Daniels in the TV series "Districts"\u00ab<\/em> \u2014 is just one of the many film and television roles Woodard has earned over her 50-year career. The Emmy-winning actress even joked in a May 2026 interview with PEOPLE that she constantly forgets details of her extensive catalog, which includes Love and Basketball films\u00ab<\/em> , \u00ab See<\/em> \u00bb" And \u00abThe Last Frontier<\/em> \u00bb.<\/p>\n

04 of 08<\/p>\n

Clarke Peters as Art Daniels <\/h2>\n

Clarke Peters on June 2, 2002, in New York City; Clarke Peters in "Neighborhoods." Photo: Jim Spellman\/WireImage; courtesy of Netflix.<\/p>\n

While Clarke Peters stole the show long before he played the deeply spiritual Art Daniels, he's never done anything like this TV series "Districts"<\/em> \u00bb"Although the star \u00ab"Wits<\/em> \u00bb" in May 2026 he told to The Observer,<\/em> While he was initially hesitant to "chase monsters" in his 80s, he's glad he was persuaded to join the cast. <\/p>\n

05 of 08<\/p>\n

Geena Davis as Renee <\/h2>\n

Geena Davis on March 29, 1989 in Los Angeles, California; Geena Davis in "Neighborhoods." Photo: Bob Riha Jr.\/Getty; courtesy of Netflix.<\/p>\n

The show's supernatural element may have been new to some of its stars, but not to Davis. She told Toodum that she related to the "turbulent life" of her character, a former music manager named Renee. "I was the girlfriend of a fly and the girlfriend of an alien, and all that kind of stuff," the actress said. \u00abThelma and Louise\u00bb<\/em> Tudumu: "So I have some experience in this peculiar, distant world.".<\/p>\n

06 of 08<\/p>\n

Bill Pullman as Jack Willard <\/h2>\n

Bill Pullman on December 12, 1993, in Beverly Hills, California; Bill Pullman in "Neighborhoods." Photo: Ron Galella\/Ron Galella Collection via Getty; courtesy of Netflix<\/p>\n

Bill Pullman plays Jack Willard, the life of the party in the neighborhood. Boro<\/em> . Although this experienced actor, who has starred in such TV series as \u00ab"Sinner",<\/em> and also in films \u00ab"Independence Day"\u00bb<\/em> \u0438 \u00ab"Equalizer<\/em> \u00bb", initially hesitant about joining another series, he said in May 2026 Deadline publication<\/em> , that he couldn\u2019t pass up a \u00abgreat idea\u00bb and a \u00abwonderful team.\u00bb. <\/p>\n

07 of 08<\/p>\n

Seth Numrich as Blaine Shaw <\/h2>\n

Seth Numrich on November 7, 2010, in New York City; Seth Numrich in "The Boroughs of New York." Photo: John Lamparski\/Getty; courtesy of Netflix<\/p>\n

Although his track record is not as long as that of his colleagues based on the TV series "Districts"\u00ab<\/em> , Seth Numrich rose to fame thanks to such series as \u00ab"Under the Banner of Heaven"\u00bb<\/em> , \u00abTurnabout: Washington's Spies\u00bb<\/em> \u0438 \u00abBlacklist\u00bb<\/em> . In this series, he plays Blaine Shaw, the CEO of a nursing home who works tirelessly to keep it in perfect condition.<\/p>\n

08 of 08<\/p>\n

Alice Kremelberg as Anneliese Shaw <\/h2>\n

Alice Kremelberg, April 23, 2008, New York City; Alice Kremelberg in "Neighborhoods." Photo: Stephen Lovekin\/Getty; courtesy of Netflix<\/p>\n

Blaine's wife, Anneliese Shaw, is played by Alice Kremelberg, another well-known Hollywood actress. According to her IMDb page, she has also appeared in projects such as \u00abQuantum Leap, The Sinner\u00bb<\/em> , \u00abThe Trial of the Chicago Seven\u00bb<\/em> \u0438 \u00abRenegade Nell\u00bb<\/em> , and many others.<\/p>\n

Read the original article on People.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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