Apple TV+ legal thrillerPresumed Innocenthas castMidsommarstar Jack Reynor as its male lead.Reynor is best-known for his roles as Christian in the folk-horrorMidsommar, Shane in Transformers: Age of Extinction, and Thomas Winbury in the hit Netflix mystery miniseriesThe Perfect Couple.
Presumed Innocentis a TV adaptation of the successful 1987 novel by Scott Turow, which was previously adapted into the Harrison Ford movie of the same name.The first season starred Jake Gyllenhaal, andPresumed Innocentseason 2is already starting to flesh out its cast list, with the male and female leads secured.
PerDeadline,Reynor has been cast in the leading male role in the show, though his character’s name and role have not yet been revealed. He will star oppositepreviously castSupermanactress Rachel Brosnahan, who joined the production earlier this year. The season is set to adapt a case from the novelDissection of a Murder, by Jo Murray.
What This Means For Presumed Innocent Season 2
The Show Will Function As An Anthology
With the new casting decisions, and the reports thatGyllenhaal will not return forPresumed Innocentseason 2, it confirms that the show will function as an anthology series. This meansthe cast and story will be completely different, but peripheral characters returning cannot be ruled out at this stage.
Reynor is a great choice for a male lead and many of his previous characters are in line with the tone and world of the show’s first season. With season 2’s plot currently under wraps, though, it’s unclear what kind of dynamic will play out between him and his co-star, who will both help elevate the production.
Our Take On Presumed Innocent Season 2
A Strong Cast Can Build On A Promising First Season
Season 1 ofPresumed Innocentwas not without its flaws, but it had a strong and interesting premise, and a world that promised many story opportunities. Having talented andaffable leads in Reynor and Brosnahan allows season 2 to build on what has come before, and elevate the show to new heights with its sophomore effort.
How many seasonsPresumed Innocentmight run is unclear right now, but early signs are promising that season 2 could be a big hit, and this will help to improve the show’s reputation. How muchPresumed Innocentwill lean into the anthology format remains to be seen, but with likable and talented leads, season 2 should be well-received.
