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    Here’s Your ‘Florida Man’ Cast Lineup

    From ex-cops to mobsters, meet the motley crew of characters who’d rock any Florida mug shot.

    By Hilary Sheinbaum
    April 11, 2023

Perhaps you’ve come across the now-iconic Florida Man meme — and skimmed those kooky, unbelievable headlines. Now, brace yourself as Mike Valentine (Edgar Ramírez), a recovering gambling addict, agrees to return to his home state to track down Delly (Abbey Lee), the runaway girlfriend of mob boss Moss (Emory Cohen).

From Jason Bateman’s production company Aggregate Films and This Is Us showrunner Donald Todd — who was born and raised in Florida — the seven-part limited series takes a dive into a web of lies, murder, deception, family trauma and a search for long-lost gold, showing that even if you take the Florida Man out of the state (and throw him back in again), he’s still a Florida Man at heart.

Before the credits roll during the series premiere on April 13, here’s a hit list of every Florida Man character to know — and beyond acting credits (and state lines), here’s where to find them on social media, too. No SPF needed.

Florida Man premieres on Netflix April 13.

Édgar Ramírez as Mike Valentine. 
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Mike Valentine

EDGAR RAMÍREZ
 

The ex-cop is trying to right the wrongs he made during his struggles with a gambling problem — one that broke up his marriage to Iris, tied him to Moss and ultimately led him to search for Delly.

You might recognize Ramírez from the Netflix film Yes Day . He’s also starred in the films JoyJungle Cruise, Bright, Gold and Hands of Stone.

On television, Ramírez has lent his acting chops to the series Dr. Death, The Undoing, and The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.

You can follow Ramírez on Instagram and Twitter.

Anthony LaPaglia as Sonny Valentine.
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Sonny Valentine

ANTHONY LAPAGLIA

The widower and retired police chief is still committing unlawful transactions under the radar, so it’s no wonder why Mike doesn’t trust him, even though but especially because he’s his dad. When Sonny isn’t concocting scams, he spends his days working at a boat dock restaurant.

LaPaglia might be best known for his Golden Globe–winning role on the drama Without a Trace or his Emmy–winning role as Simon Moon on Frasier, but you might also recognize him from the films Nitram, Annabelle: Creation, The Assignment  or Empire Records .

You can follow LaPaglia on Instagram and Twitter.

Abbey Lee as Delly West.
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Delly West 

ABBEY LEE

Once Delly flees Philadelphia for Florida to escape her boyfriend, Mike tracks her down to bring her back to Moss — and discovers she’s way more than he bargained for.

Lee has been in the series Lovecraft Country and movies including Old, The Forgiven  and Mad Max: Fury Road .

You can follow Lee on Instagram.

Otmara Marrero as Patsy.
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Patsy

OTMARA MARRERO

Although she keeps it together on the outside, Mike’s sister Patsy is juggling criminal family members, a husband who talks too much and a daughter with an attitude. She’s not pulling the strings like her brother or dad, but her hands aren’t completely clean either.

Marrero’s film credits include Jackass Forever  and Clementine. She made her TV debut in Graceland, and more recently she’s been in series such as Connecting… and StartUp

You can follow Marrero on Instagram.

Lex Scott Davis as Iris.
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Iris

LEX SCOTT DAVIS

Even when she isn’t doing her actual job as a detective, Iris is trying to figure out what her ex Mike is getting himself into. When her boss discovers a potential conflict of interest in a case involving Mike, Iris is pulled from the project. Even so, Iris is still determined to get to the bottom of things.

Davis might be best known for starring in the film Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart. She’s also had recurring roles in the TV series RebelThe L Word: Generation Q and Training Day.

You can follow Davis on Instagram and Twitter.

Emory Cohen as Moss Yankov.
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Moss Yankov

EMORY COHEN

Moss is the son of a late mob boss. Upon his father’s death, he inherits the family business. Although he’s insecure about not having earned his position, Moss isn’t afraid to have his men break a few legs or murder people… or send them to Florida on wild chases.

Cohen played Homer in the Netflix series The OA. He has appeared in the movies Big Gold BrickLords of ChaosBrooklyn and Place Beyond the Pines

Clark Gregg as Deputy Ketcher.
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Sheriff Ketcher 

CLARK GREGG

While on vacation in Florida with his family, Sheriff Ketcher panics when his gun goes missing, which sets off a series of misadventures that lead to prison, the laundromat, a gas station and other Florida hotspots.

Gregg is best known for playing Phil Coulson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His film résumé also includes Being the Ricardos. He’s been a part of the animated TV series Ultimate Spider-Man and he’s had recurring roles in The West Wing and The New Adventures of Old Christine.

You can follow Gregg on Instagram and Twitter.

Isaiah Johnson as Benny and Sibongile Mlambo as Clara.

Isaiah Johnson as Benny (left) in Florida Man.

Benny

ISAIAH JOHNSON

Managing a motel with his wife, Benny tries to keep the peace among visitors and clients, while accidentally allowing criminals and missing people to book stays.

Johnson has acted in the series David Makes ManAll Rise and Nancy Drew. He portrayed George Washington on the national tour of Hamilton.

Paul Schneider as Officer Andy Boone.

Officer Andy Boone

PAUL SCHNEIDER

The Florida police officer is just trying to figure out what the hell is going on. Between bizarre rumors and requests from former police chief Sonny Valentine, Officer Andy Boone is wary of the various connections to the crimes transpiring in his town.

Schneider has in the films  American MurdererAbandonedWater for Elephants and Lars and the Real Girl, among others. You may also recognize Schneider from Parks and Recreation or other shows including Chance, Channel Zero: Candle Cove and The Divide.

Lauren Buglioli as Kaitlin Fox.

Kaitlin Fox

LAUREN BUGLIOLI

As ambitious local news anchor Lauren Buglioli, Kaitlin Fox is desperate to crack a case and break an exclusive to further her career — and move to a bigger city. When she can’t get in touch with Mike (who tipped her off), she takes things into her own hands, even though her story assumptions aren’t 100 percent accurate.

Buglioli has appeared in series including First Wives Club, FBI and Queens.

You can follow Buglioli on Instagram and Twitter.

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