Shondalandand Netflix have assembled a formidable ensemble cast for murder-mystery dramaThe Residence.

Its premise: 132 rooms.

One wildly eccentric detective (Aduba).

Andre Braugher, Ken Marino and Susan Kelechi Watson in The Residence

Andre Braugher, Ken Marino and Susan Kelechi WatsonJeff Lipsky/Getty/Eric Hobbs

One disastrous State Dinner.

Braugher plays White House Chief Usher.

Watson portrays Jasmine Haney, a young and rising White House Assistant Usher.

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Clockwise (L-R) Edwina Findley, Molly Griggs, Jason Lee, Al Mitchell, Mary Wiseman, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Bronson Pinchot and Dan PerraultPhototruck/Courtesy/Paul Jasmin/Brian Jones/Courtesy/Leslie Hassler/Matt Stasi/Collin Stark

Lee is Tripp Morgan, President Perry Morgans younger brother and a bit of a screw-up.

Marinoplays Harry Hollinger, President Perry Morgans oldest friend, closest advisor, and most trusted confidante.

Findley portrays Sheila Cannon, White House Butler.

Griggs plays Lilly Schumacher, President Morgans Social Secretary.

Pinchotis Didier Gotthard, White House Executive Pastry Chef.

Whitlock Jr.portrays Larry Dokes, Chief of Police, Metropolitan Police Department.

Wisemanis Marvella, White House Executive Chef.

Liza Johnson (The Last of Us, The Diplomat) directs the first four episodes of the series.

Davies, who serves as showrunner, executive produces with Shondalands Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers.