 Reviewers have noted the cast members who have also worked on "The Wire" including Michael K. Williams, JD Williams, Leo Fitzpatrick and Michael Hyatt.The chemistry of the opposing roles of negotiator and hostage taker also drew praise for John Leguizamo and Donnie Wahlberg as well as a surprising performance by Jeremy Davidson an unknown whose portrayal of a disturbed war veteran was very under-rated.The "Pittsburgh Post-Gazette" praised local actor Bingo O'Malley.