'The Boroughs' First Look Photos: Alfred Molina & Geena Davis Star In New Netflix Series From Producers Duffer Brothers

Netflix has unveiled a first look at the upcoming new series The Boroughs!

The sci-fi series was created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, who also serve as showrunners and executive producers, with Stranger Things‘ The Duffer Brothers also on as executive producers.

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Here’s a synopsis: In a seemingly perfect retirement community, a grieving newcomer’s monstrous encounter inspires him to join a misfit crew of unlikely heroes who uncover a dark secret that proves their “golden years” are more dangerous, and they are more formidable, than anyone expects.

Starring in the series are Alfred Molina, Geena Davis, Alfre Woodard, Denis O’Hare, Clarke Peters, Bill Pullman, Carlos Miranda, Jena Malone, Seth Numrich and Alice Kremelberg.

Also featured in the show include Ed Begley Jr, Dee Wallace, Eric Edelstein, Rafael Casal, Mousa Hussein Kraish, Beth Bailey, Karan Soni, Jane Kaczmare and more.

“For years, we’ve wondered why no one has made a film like Ron Howard’s wonderful Cocoon since, well, Cocoon. Then, out of nowhere, Jeff and Will emailed us an idea for The Boroughs: a story about retirees and monsters,” the Duffer Brothers shared in a statement with Tudum. “They were adamant that — unlike so many stories about older characters — this wouldn’t treat aging as a punchline. Instead, it would treat its characters as real people facing real challenges… along with a few supernatural ones. It was exactly the show we’d been dreaming of.”

“While the characters are a little older than the kids in Stranger Things (they ride golf carts instead of bikes), the spirit is very much the same. At its core, this is a story about belonging and growing up — no matter your age — filled with adventure, wonder, comedy, scares, and tears,” they continued. “And most importantly, you’re going to fall in love with these characters.”

“Watching legends like Alfred Molina, Geena Davis, Alfre Woodard, Clarke Peters, Denis O’Hare, and Bill Pullman bring them to life was genuinely magical. The monsters are very cool — but it’s the characters who will stay with you,” the brothers concluded.

The Boroughs is set to feature episodes, and debuts on May 21st.

Browse through the gallery to see all of the first look photos released…