Leslie Bibb has ventured into her first project post her stint in The White Lotus, securing a leading role in the six-part Cold War crime series titled Top of the Rock. Bibb, who captivated audiences as vacationer Kate opposite Michelle Monaghan and Carrie Coon in season three of Mike White's acclaimed HBO series earlier this year, will now step into the shoes of Captain Diane Goodman in the Icelandic noir.
Set amidst the heightened paranoia of the Cold War in 1983, Top of the Rock follows the journey of U.S. military police investigator Captain Goodman and MP Sarah Ellis, both stationed at the NATO base in Keflavik, Iceland. When an American soldier is found dead under suspicious circumstances outside the base, Goodman and Ellis are forced to collaborate closely with the Icelandic police. As they delve into a web of espionage, betrayal, and political deceit, the two women find themselves trapped between duty and diplomacy, navigating a dangerous network of secrets before more lives are lost.
Created by Davíð Óskar Ólafsson (The Valhalla Murders, Trom) and Jón Atli Jónasson (Arctic Circle, The Deep), with Ragnar Jónsson (Black Sands) as co-creator, the drama is directed by Ólafsson and penned by Jónasson and Óttar M. Norðfjörð (The Darkness, The Valhalla Murders, Reykjavík 112).
Top of the Rock is produced by Kristinn Thordarson, Ólafsson, and Ágúst Freyr Ingason, with Truenorth's CEO and Founder Leifur B. Dagfinnsson serving as Executive Producer. "Top of the Rock will redefine Icelandic noirs for audiences around the globe," said Kristinn Thordarson, co-SVP of film and TV at Truenorth and producer of the series. "It will reignite their passion for complex and captivating storytelling in the most picturesque setting."
Developed and financed by Truenorth, Mystery Productions, and Vertu, with Enderby Entertainment, Baradal / Frédéric Pittoors d'Haveskercke, and Lumière as key partners, Top of the Rock is set to be a visual spectacle. Emmy-winning casting director Alexa L. Fogel (True Detective, Ozark) also serves as an Executive Producer on the series.
As one of Northern Europe's leading production companies, Truenorth has recently produced hits like True Detective season four, Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning, and The Northman out of Iceland. With Fury recently announced, Top of the Rock marks the next production in Truenorth's rapidly expanding slate. Bibb, who has also starred in Palm Royale and Juror #2, is represented by UTA, LBI Entertainment, and Narrative.
