Daniel Day Lewis & Daniel Dae Kim to Star in Buddy Cop Series, “The Day Shift”

Matt Ryan Allen
2 min readDec 13, 2023
Above: Night time on The Day Shift

Los Angeles, CA — A new cop show is shaking up Hollywood! Oscar-winner Daniel Day Lewis and “Lost” star Daniel Dae Kim are teaming up for an action-packed buddy cop series, “The Day Shift.” This unexpected pairing is set to bring a thrilling mix of intense drama and sharp wit to the small screen.

Plot Twist in Casting

Daniel Day Lewis, known for his method acting and dramatic roles, is making a surprising return from retirement for this project. “I’ve always wanted to tackle a role that lets me dive into the gritty underbelly of law enforcement with a twist of humor,” says Day Lewis. “And who better to do it with than another Daniel Dae?”

Daniel Dae Kim, celebrated for his diverse roles and magnetic screen presence, is equally enthusiastic. “When I heard Daniel Day Lewis was interested, I knew this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We’re bringing something totally unique to the buddy cop genre.”

“The Day Shift” Synopsis

Set in the bustling streets of Los Angeles, “The Day Shift” follows the story of two detectives from vastly different backgrounds. Lewis plays Detective John Day, a seasoned yet unorthodox cop with a penchant for getting into trouble and sniffing glue. Kim portrays Detective David Night, a…

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Matt Ryan Allen

Matt R. Allen is a screenwriter, producer and amateur futurist living in Los Angeles. He's best known for the comedies, Four Christmases and Block Party..