There are some heavy hitters behind the Apple TV Plus limited series “Defending Jacob,” including Oscar, Emmy and Tony Award nominees and winner. But star/executive producer Chris Evans wants everyone to remember he’s got some impressive trophies himself. “And Kids’ Choice Award winner, let’s just, come on, be fair,” Evans interjected upon introductions.
The cast and crew were reuniting for a conversation in Variety’s Streaming Room about the drama, which stars Evans and Michelle Dockery as Andy and Laurie Barber, parents of a 14-year-old boy (Jaeden Martell) accused of murdering a classmate. They were joined by co-stars Cherry Jones and J.K. Simmons, and the show’s creator/writer Mark Bomback and director Morten Tyldum to discuss the twists and turns of the series, which aired eight episodes from April 24 – May 29.
Based on the 2012 novel by William Landay, Bomback says the story was originally sent to him as a potential film,...
The cast and crew were reuniting for a conversation in Variety’s Streaming Room about the drama, which stars Evans and Michelle Dockery as Andy and Laurie Barber, parents of a 14-year-old boy (Jaeden Martell) accused of murdering a classmate. They were joined by co-stars Cherry Jones and J.K. Simmons, and the show’s creator/writer Mark Bomback and director Morten Tyldum to discuss the twists and turns of the series, which aired eight episodes from April 24 – May 29.
Based on the 2012 novel by William Landay, Bomback says the story was originally sent to him as a potential film,...
- 7/2/2020
- by Jenelle Riley
- Variety Film + TV
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