Rachel Brosnahan to Star in Season 2 of Apple’s PRESUMED INNOCENT
Rachel Brosnahan is heading from Metropolis to the courtroom. T Emmy and Golden Globe-winning star of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and soon-to-be Lois Lane in James Gunn’s Superman has locked in her next high-profile role.
She’ll lead and executive produce Season 2 of Apple TV+’s Presumed Innocent, the legal drama from David E. Kelley and J.J. Abrams.
Season 2 pivots to a new case and a new character. This time, the story is drawn from Dissection of a Murder, the debut legal thriller by Jo Murray. Plot specifics are still tightly sealed, but expect another deep dive into obsession, power, and the emotional fallout of crime.
The description of the book reads: “When Leila Reynolds is handed her first murder case, she’s shocked at how high-profile it is: the murder of a well-respected, well-known judge. This shouldn’t be the kind of case she’s leading; it’s way beyond her expertise. But the defendant, Jack Millman, is clear. He wants her, and only her.
“To make things worse, he’s refusing to talk. How is she supposed to prove herself on what appears to be an unwinnable case? Losing is not an option. She must find the most persuasive argument. Trials aren’t won by convincing judges or fellow barristers – they’re all about convincing a jury.
“Suddenly, Leila finds herself fighting not only to keep Jack out of prison, but also to keep her own secrets buried. It’s true what they say – there are two sides to every story. Guilty or not guilty?”
The first season of the series starred Jake Gyllenhaal and was inspired by Scott Turow’s 1987 bestseller, centered on a murder that rocked Chicago’s Prosecuting Attorney’s office. Gyllenhaal played Rusty Sabich, a character first brought to screen by Harrison Ford in the 1990 film adaptation.
Season 2 is being developed by David E. Kelley, who reimagined the story for Apple, will return as showrunner alongside Erica Lipez (The Morning Show, We Were the Lucky Ones). Abrams and Rachel Rusch Rich executive produce for Bad Robot. Gyllenhaal, though not returning as lead, continues to executive produce through his Nine Stories banner. Author Scott Turow is on board as co-executive producer.
Source: Deadline