Prime Video is assembling its cast for "Sex Criminals," an adaptation of Image Comics' acclaimed series. The streamer added Emmy nominee Joseph Lee (known for Netflix's "Beef") and Sunita Mani ("His & Hers") to the project in significant recurring roles.
The pair joins previously announced leads Imogen Poots and John Reynolds, alongside supporting cast members Pamela Adlon, BD Wong, Ayden Mayeri, and Ashleigh Cummings. Lee's addition marks another high-profile booking for the actor following his Emmy nomination for his performance in "Beef," where he played a pivotal antagonistic role in the acclaimed limited series. Mani brings recent streaming momentum from her work on the comedy series "His & Hers."
"Sex Criminals," created by writer Brian K. Vaughan and artist Marcos Martín, centers on a couple who discover they can stop time when they orgasm, leading them to use this ability for a series of bank heists. The comic ran for 32 issues from 2013 to 2019 and developed a devoted following for its blend of humor, romance, and heist narrative.
The casting reflects Prime Video's strategy of securing established talent for prestige television projects. Poots, who recently appeared in "Roadies," and Reynolds, known for "Search Party," anchor the ensemble as the central couple. The addition of seasoned performers like Adlon (FX's "Better Things"), Wong (Netflix's "Godless"), and Cummings (HBO's "Chernobyl") signals ambition in adapting a property with substantial source material and fan expectations.
The project faces the typical challenges of comic book adaptation, particularly given "Sex Criminals'" mix of explicit content and genuine character development. The presence of Lee and Mani, both capable of navigating complex dramatic roles, suggests the production intends to honor the material's tonal balance rather than lean entirely into either spectacle or graphic content. Prime Video has committed to several comic adaptations in recent years, making this casting