Presumed Innocent (TV series)

Presumed Innocent is an upcoming American legal thriller miniseries created by David E. Kelley, based on the 1987 novel of the same name by Scott Turow. It is set to premiere on Apple TV+ on June 12, 2024.[1]

Presumed Innocent
GenreLegal thriller
Created byDavid E. Kelley
Based onPresumed Innocent
by Scott Turow
ShowrunnerDavid E. Kelley
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production companies
Original release
NetworkApple TV+

Premise edit

A prosecutor becomes the prime suspect in the murder of one of his colleagues.

Cast edit

Main edit

Recurring edit

  • Noma Dumezweni as Judge Lyttle
  • Tate Birchmore as Michael Caldwell
  • Gabby Beans as Mya
  • Sarunas J. Jackson as Clifton
  • Roberta Bassin as Mrs. Lancaster

Episodes edit

No.Title [2]Directed byTeleplay by [3]Original release date [4]
1"Bases Loaded"TBADavid E. KelleyJune 12, 2024 (2024-06-12)
2"People vs. Rozat Sabich"TBADavid E. KelleyJune 12, 2024 (2024-06-12)
3"Discovery"TBAMiki Johnson and David E. KelleyJune 19, 2024 (2024-06-19)
4"The Burden"TBASharr White & David E. KelleyJune 26, 2024 (2024-06-26)
5"Pregame"TBADavid E. Kelley & Sharr White & Miki JohnsonJuly 3, 2024 (2024-07-03)
6"The Elements"TBASharr White & Miki JohnsonJuly 10, 2024 (2024-07-10)
7"The Witness"TBASharr White & Miki Johnson & David E. KelleyJuly 17, 2024 (2024-07-17)
8"The Verdict"TBATBAJuly 24, 2024 (2024-07-24)

Production edit

It was announced in February 2022 that Apple TV+ had ordered an eight-episode miniseries adaptation of Scott Turow's novel Presumed Innocent created by David E. Kelley who also executive produced alongside Dustin Thomason, J. J. Abrams, Ben Stephenson, and Matthew Tinker. Kelley also served as showrunner.[5] In December, Jake Gyllenhaal entered negotiations to star and executive produce.[6] He would be confirmed by January 2023, with Ruth Negga, Bill Camp and Elizabeth Marvel joining the cast. Greg Yaitanes and Anne Sewitsky were hired to direct.[7][8] In February, additional actors cast included Renate Reinsve, Peter Sarsgaard, O-T Fagbenle, Lily Rabe and Nana Mensah.[9][10] Noma Dumezweni, Gabby Beans and Sarunas J. Jackson joined the cast in March.[11]

Filming began in February 2023 in Pasadena, California.[12]

Release edit

Presumed Innocent had its world premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival on June 9, 2024, and is scheduled to be released on Apple TV+ on June 12, 2024.[1]

Reception edit

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported an 82% approval rating with an average rating of 7.2/10, based on 17 critic reviews.[2] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 75 out of 100 based on 12 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[13]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Petski, Denise (April 24, 2024). "'Presumed Innocent': Apple Moves Up Premiere Date For Jake Gyllenhaal-Led Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Presumed Innocent: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  3. ^ "Presumed Innocent - WGA Directory". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  4. ^ "Shows A-Z – Presumed Innocent on Apple TV+". The Futon Critic. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  5. ^ White, Peter (February 3, 2022). "Presumed Innocent Limited Series Adaptation From David E. Kelley & J.J. Abrams Ordered At Apple". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
  6. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (December 7, 2022). "Jake Gyllenhaal To Headline & EP Presumed Innocent Apple TV+ Series From David E. Kelley & J.J. Abrams". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
  7. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 5, 2023). "Ruth Negga Joins Jake Gyllenhaal In Presumed Innocent Apple TV+ Series From David E. Kelley & J.J. Abrams". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  8. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 25, 2023). "Bill Camp & Elizabeth Marvel Join Presumed Innocent Apple TV+ Series; Greg Yaitanes To Direct". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  9. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 7, 2023). "Presumed Innocent: Renate Reinsve, Peter Sarsgaard & O-T Fagbenle Join Apple TV+ Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  10. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 10, 2023). "Presumed Innocent: Chase Infiniti, Lily Rabe, Nana Mensah, Matthew Alan & Kingston Rumi Southwick Cast In Apple TV+ Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
  11. ^ Cordero, Rosy (March 24, 2023). "Noma Dumezweni, Gabby Beans & Sarunas J. Jackson Board Apple TV+ Series Presumed Innocent". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
  12. ^ Deutsch, Erik (July 18, 2022). "California's Boosted Tax Credit Program Welcomes New and Relocating TV Series" (Press release). Hollywood, California, U.S.: California Film Commission. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  13. ^ "Presumed Innocent: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved June 11, 2024.

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