Netflix just released a sneak peek of Ted Danson in A Man on the Inside, a new comedy series from Mike Schur.
This eight-episode show, debuting in November, is inspired by the documentary The Mole Agent. It follows Charles, a retired man who becomes a mole in a secret investigation at Pacific View Retirement Residence in San Francisco after answering an ad from a private investigator.
The original film, nominated for a best documentary Oscar in 2021, takes place in Chile and features an 83-year-old widower hired to infiltrate a nursing home to check on mistreatment of residents.
We are excited to see Danson take on this intriguing role!
What’s the Story?
A widower named Charles answers an ad from a private investigator looking to solve a mystery. He poses as a new resident at a senior living community, makes new friends, and grows closer to his daughter.
Who’s in the Cast?
- Mary Elizabeth Ellis as Emily, Charles’s daughter adjusting to his new undercover job.
- Stephanie Beatriz as Didi, the managing director of Pacific View.
- Lilah Richcreek Estrada as Julie, the private investigator who hires Charles and pretends to be his daughter.
- Stephen McKinley Henderson as Calbert, a stoic member of the community.
- Sally Struthers as Virginia, the lively resident who befriends Charles.
- Eugene Cordero as Joel, Emily’s supportive husband.
- Margaret Avery as Florence, Virginia’s poetry-loving best friend.
- John Getz as Elliott, the resident charmer feeling threatened by Charles.
- Susan Ruttan as Gladys, a former costume designer living next to Charles.
- Lori Tan Chinn as Susan, the strict president of the resident council.
- Clyde Kusatsu as Grant, a proud Princeton graduate.
- Marc Evan Jackson as Evan, who hires Julie to investigate a theft.
- Jama Williamson as Beatrice, the upbeat activities director.
Executive producers include Schur, Sackett, Miner, Alberdi, Santibáñez, Goldman, and Clements.
This marks the first collaboration between Danson and Schur since The Good Place ended in 2020. Danson starred in Mr. Mayor, while Schur co-created Rutherford Falls and produced Hacks.
Release Date
A Man on the Inside hits Netflix in November 2024.
Get ready for some detective fun!