MGM+ Gives Green Light to Bosch Prequel Series Start of Watch
MGM+ has approved a new prequel series, Bosch: Start of Watch, expanding the popular Bosch universe on Amazon. The series will uncover the formative years of the iconic detective Harry Bosch, previously depicted by Titus Welliver.
Starring Cameron Monaghan and Omari Hardwick
In the upcoming Bosch prequel, Cameron Monaghan will portray the young Harry Bosch. Joining him is Omari Hardwick as Eli Bridges, Bosch’s seasoned training officer. While Bridges is a new addition, the character adds depth to the prequel.
Exploring the Origins in 1991 Los Angeles
Bosch: Start of Watch revisits the early 1990s in Los Angeles, spotlighting a then-novice cop, 26-year-old Harry Bosch. The series confronts racial tension, gang violence, and the LAPD’s challenges during these tumultuous times. A high-profile heist envelops Bosch in a deeper web of corruption.
Executive Production Team
- Tom Bernardo: Co-creator, Executive Producer
- Brian Anthony: Co-executive Producer
- Michael Connelly, Henrik Bastin, Jamie Boscardin Martin, Jasmine Russ: Executive Producers
- Theresa Snider: Co-executive Producer
Produced by Fabel Entertainment, the series will be shot in Los Angeles, capitalizing on a California Film Commission tax credit of $11.6 million for local expenditures.
MGM+ and Distribution
The series marks the fourth installment in the Bosch saga. It will debut on MGM+ and will be distributed in the U.S., UK, Italy, Germany, Spain, Latin America, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
Production and Cast Insight
Seth Yanklewitz is the casting director for Bosch: Start of Watch. Monaghan, notable for his roles in Shameless and Gotham, spearheads the cast, bringing Harry Bosch’s complexities to life. Hardwick, famed for his role in Power, adds gravitas as Bridges.
The prequel series opens a new chapter in Bosch’s story, promising compelling narratives for longstanding fans while maintaining the franchise’s gritty, authentic storytelling tradition.
