The Big Picture Casting is complete for Pulse, Netflix's first original medical procedural drama starring Justina Machado, Willa Fitzgerald and Colin Woodell with the news that Jack Bannon, Jessie T. Usher, Chelsea Muirhead, Daniela Nieves, and Jessy Yates have been added to the main cast, Deadline reports.
Machado was revealed as the first series regular during the announcement. She plays Natalie Cruz, officially described as a brilliant and politically-savvy doctor, who oversees both administration and medicine in her role as the Chair of Surgery and Emergency Medicine. Fitzgerald plays Dani Simms.
Bannon will play Tom Cole. He is a charming and witty Brit who comes to Miami for both the brilliant trauma program and the lifestyle it offers. Usher plays Sam Elijah, a Florida native and a 3rd year Emergency Medicine Resident. He hides his competitive spirit behind a calm and composed demeanor. Muirhead portrays Sophie Chan, a smart and capable surgical intern willing to endure anything to become a great surgeon.
Who Is Behind 'Pulse'? Close The show is created by Zoe Robyn who serves as showrunner and executive producer alongside Carlton Cuse . Kate Dennis will serve as director and executive producer on Episodes 1 and 2. Machado was recently seen in The Horrors of Dolores Roach but is most known for shows like Six Feet Under and One Day at a Time. Fitzgerald's breakout role was a Young Madeline Usher in The Fall of the House of Usher. Woodell recently starred in The Continental from the world of John Wick. Bannon is known for starring as the titular Pennyworth for 3 seasons in the DC series. Usher is known for playing A-Train in Prime Video's The Boys.