USA Network is developing a series adaptation of John Grisham’s novel The rainmakerand they launched Wade Briggs (Foundation, His Dark Materials) in a series regular role.
Briggs will star alongside previously announced cast members Milo Callaghan, John Slattery, Madison Iseman, Lana Parrilla, PJ Byrne, Robyn CaraAND Dan Fogler.
The series description reads: “Fresh out of law school, Rudy Baylor (Callaghan) clashes with courtroom lion Leo Drummond (Slattery) and his law school sweetheart (Iseman).
“Rudy, along with his boss and his disheveled paralegal, uncover two linked conspiracies surrounding the mysterious death of their client’s son.”
Briggs will take on the role of Brad Noonan, described as “a high-powered lawyer at the Tinley Britt law firm and guardian of the firm’s managing partner, Leo Drummond.”
The rainmaker received a series order from cable network NBCUniversal in June, capping a six-year journey by Seitzman to bring the book to TV.
Seitzmann e Jason Richmann wrote the pilot script, with Seitzman as series writer. The two are executive producers with Grisham, Jason Blum AND David Gernert.
This is the second film adaptation of The rainmakerthe first was a film directed by Francis Ford Coppola which featured Matt Damon in the role of Rudy. I liked that movie and hope this series ends up being a good show. He has put together a great cast.
by Joey Paur
Source: Geek Tyrant
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