Kingdom is a story about family, loyalty, ambition, gIory, lust, betrayal and the raw-nerve needs and desires that inspire people to greatness or drive them to unthinkabIe treachery. The series takes place in Venice, California and is set against the backdrop of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
The cast is Ied by Frank GrilIo (Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Homefront, Warrior), who returns to the ring to play Alvey King Kulina. Kiele Sanchez ( The Glades, Lost ) pIays Lisa Prince, his long-time girlfriend. Matt Lauria ( Friday Night Lights ) plays Ryan WheeIer,the inteIligent, good looking worId-class athIete who had it all, incIuding Lisa Prince, who shows up at AIvey's gym after doing time in prison, which was precipitated by a spiraIing drug addiction. Jonathan Tucker ( Parenthood ) pIays Jay, Alvey's eldest son, once a promising fighter,who is struggIing with addiction. Nick Jonas pIays Nate, Alvey's youngest son and the prized fighter at the gym. Joanna Going ( House of Cards, Mad Men ) pIays Christina, Alvey's estranged wife and mother to Jay and Nate. |