As per Variety, Rachel Brosnahan (of The Marvelous Mrs Maisel fame) will be fronting the next instalment as Leila Reynolds.
Looking at the synopsis for the book, however, does offer up some indication of Leila's character and the case that's to await the new lead.
"To make things worse, he’s refusing to talk. How is she supposed to prove herself on what appears to be an unwinnable case?"
"It’s true what they say – there are two sides to every story. Guilty or not guilty? You decide."
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The first season was based on a novel of the same name by Scott Turrow, and was developed for TV by David E Kelley. Season 2 is also set to be executive produced by Brosnahan, as well as season 1 lead Gyllenhaal.
It's safe to say that many are very intrigued by the new season of Presumed Innocent, with season 1 keeping viewers gripped across its eight episodes.
When it was renewed for season 2 in July 2024, it came as little surprise to fans who were hooked by the premise of Gyllenhaal's prosecutor character, Rusty Sabich, becoming the prime suspect in a murder investigation.
View Green Video on the source websiteNow, with some further clarity on the direction of the series, it'll be no time at all before further casting and plot are revealed.
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