John Malkovich Joins Joel Kinnaman in Amazon Cop Drama Series 'Bishop'

The acclaimed actor will play the father of Kinnaman's lead character in the upcoming Prime Video series.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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John Malkovich has joined the cast of the upcoming Amazon Prime Video series "Bishop," where he will star opposite Joel Kinnaman. The show follows a brilliant and battle-scarred homicide detective named Bishop Graves who hunts for an elusive killer targeting San Francisco's moneyed class, with the detective becoming convinced the murders connect back to his own powerful father, Lincoln Graves, played by Malkovich.

Why it matters

Malkovich's involvement in the series adds significant star power and prestige, as the acclaimed actor is known for his acclaimed performances across film, television, and theater. The series also explores themes of power, class, and family dynamics in San Francisco, a city grappling with growing wealth inequality.

The details

"Bishop" was picked up by Prime Video in September 2025 and is created by co-writers and executive producers Little Marvin and Tony Saltzman, with Little Marvin also serving as showrunner. Roy Lee and Miri Yoon of Vertigo will also executive produce the series, which is produced by Amazon's MGM Studios.

  • The series was picked up by Prime Video in September 2025.

The players

John Malkovich

A highly-celebrated actor known for his roles across film, TV, and the stage, including "Being John Malkovich," "Burn After Reading," and "Of Mice and Men." He has been nominated for two Academy Awards and won one Emmy Award.

Joel Kinnaman

The lead actor who will play the role of homicide detective Bishop Graves in the series.

Little Marvin

The co-creator, executive producer, and showrunner of the series.

Tony Saltzman

The co-creator and executive producer of the series.

Roy Lee

The executive producer of the series.

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The takeaway

The casting of acclaimed actor John Malkovich in the Amazon Prime Video series "Bishop" alongside Joel Kinnaman elevates the prestige of the upcoming crime drama, which explores themes of power, class, and family dynamics in San Francisco.