Marcia Gay Harden Joins Netflix Drama Series ‘Trinity'
The series follows a heroic female Naval Officer who becomes involved with the outwardly charismatic Secretary of Defense, only to discover he may be at the heart of a dangerous conspiracy.
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Mbatha-Raw stars as Commander Katherine Decker, second-in-command on the USS Kansas, a nuclear submarine and one of the deadliest weapons on Earth. Madden portrays Secretary of Defense Webb Preston, who has a technology background that sets him apart from most politicians. Webb's innovation and purpose are seen as a threat in more ways than one.
In a series regular role, Harden joins the series as Margaret Vandenburg, the CEO and matriarch of her family's business empire, guiding them to become a prominent family with political ties.
In addition to Mercurio, executive producers include Jimmy Mulville for Hat Trick Mercurio and Wendy Mericle. Michael Cuesta will direct and executive produce the first and second episodes of the 20th Television-produced series.
Harden is repped by Framework Entertainment, Independent Artist Group, and Schreck Rose Dapello.
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