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2021 Golden Globe Predictions:
Best Actor In A Limited Series Or TV Movie
Updated: Jan. 14, 2021
Awards Commentary:
Mark Ruffalo has only been nominated twice for a Golden Globe, and has never won. But coming off an Emmy victory for his double turn in HBO’s “I Know This Much Is True” — in which he plays twins in the limited series — Ruffalo is in line for a third nod and his first potential win. But he...
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2021 Golden Globe Predictions:
Best Actor In A Limited Series Or TV Movie
Updated: Jan. 14, 2021
Awards Commentary:
Mark Ruffalo has only been nominated twice for a Golden Globe, and has never won. But coming off an Emmy victory for his double turn in HBO’s “I Know This Much Is True” — in which he plays twins in the limited series — Ruffalo is in line for a third nod and his first potential win. But he...
- 1/15/2021
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
While most fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe know Chris Evans as Captain America, he gets to trade his red-white-and-blue patriotic costume for some well-tailored business suits in the AppleTV+ limited series “Defending Jacob.” He plays a respected assistant district attorney, Andy Barber, in the quaint town of Newton, Massachusetts, whose cozy family life is up-ended after his 14-year-old son Jacob (Jaeden Martell) is accused of stabbing to death a bullying classmate and is put on trial.
Complicating matters is the fact that his background includes a father known as “Bloody Billy Barber” (J.K. Simmons), who is serving time in a federal prison after he killed and raped a young woman years ago. The fact that his dad is in jail comes as a surprise to his wife, Laurie (Michelle Dockery), as his son’s situation dredges up his dad’s own headline-grabbing crime from the past.
SEEMichelle Dockery Interview: ‘Defending Jacob’
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Complicating matters is the fact that his background includes a father known as “Bloody Billy Barber” (J.K. Simmons), who is serving time in a federal prison after he killed and raped a young woman years ago. The fact that his dad is in jail comes as a surprise to his wife, Laurie (Michelle Dockery), as his son’s situation dredges up his dad’s own headline-grabbing crime from the past.
SEEMichelle Dockery Interview: ‘Defending Jacob’
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- 7/2/2020
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
A version of this story about Michelle Dockery in “Defending Jacob” first appeared in the “Limited Series & Movies” issue of TheWrap’s Emmy magazine.
When Michelle Dockery first read the script for “Defending Jacob,” she didn’t realize how integral the role of Laurie Barber would be to the plot of Apple TV+’s crime drama series, based on the novel by William Landay.
The limited series follows Laurie and her husband, Andy (Chris Evans), as they navigate the impending reality that their 14-year-old son Jacob (Jaeden Martell) is being tried as an adult for the murder of his classmate Ben Rifkin.
It wasn’t until Dockery read the shocking final episode that she got the whole picture of Laurie’s character, but there was one scene earlier on that tipped her off that Laurie was a lot more than just your average suburban housewife.
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When Michelle Dockery first read the script for “Defending Jacob,” she didn’t realize how integral the role of Laurie Barber would be to the plot of Apple TV+’s crime drama series, based on the novel by William Landay.
The limited series follows Laurie and her husband, Andy (Chris Evans), as they navigate the impending reality that their 14-year-old son Jacob (Jaeden Martell) is being tried as an adult for the murder of his classmate Ben Rifkin.
It wasn’t until Dockery read the shocking final episode that she got the whole picture of Laurie’s character, but there was one scene earlier on that tipped her off that Laurie was a lot more than just your average suburban housewife.
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- 6/25/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Michelle Dockery, a four-time lead actress Emmy nominee for her performance as Lady Mary Crawley on PBS’ “Downton Abbey” and for the Netflix Western miniseries “Godless,” takes on a role that might be called a mother’s worst nightmare on the crime miniseries “Defending Jacob.” The Apple TV+ program is based on the best-selling book by William Landay about a married couple whose 14-year-old son is charged with a stabbing death of a classmate who was bullying him.
The British actress says, “For some reason for the last few years I’ve been playing Americans much more. I enjoy it. I enjoy doing the accent.” As she started to read the first three or four episode “Defending Jacob” scripts, she was hooked. She says, “I thought this is going to be a tough challenge. And I do like a challenge. I was so enthralled by the journey of the family...
The British actress says, “For some reason for the last few years I’ve been playing Americans much more. I enjoy it. I enjoy doing the accent.” As she started to read the first three or four episode “Defending Jacob” scripts, she was hooked. She says, “I thought this is going to be a tough challenge. And I do like a challenge. I was so enthralled by the journey of the family...
- 6/1/2020
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
Apple TV+’s limited crime drama series “Defending Jacob” came to an end Friday, and the final episode features a mind-boggling plot twist.
The story follows the Barber family, made up of Laurie (Michelle Dockery), Jacob (Jaeden Martell) and Andy (Chris Evans). When Jacob is accused of murdering his eighth-grade classmate Ben Rifkin (Liam Kilbreth), Andy, the assistant district attorney assigned to the case, crosses legal lines to prove his son’s innocence.
The final episode sees Jacob acquitted of the murder, but Laurie’s relief is short-lived. It turns out that Andy was hiding the truth from her that his father, convicted murderer Billy Barber (J.K. Simmons), had hired someone to frame child sex offender Leonard Patz in order for his grandson to go free.
What happens next is shocking. Laurie, whose mind has been slowly unraveling throughout the season, finally reaches her breaking point — she takes Jacob for...
The story follows the Barber family, made up of Laurie (Michelle Dockery), Jacob (Jaeden Martell) and Andy (Chris Evans). When Jacob is accused of murdering his eighth-grade classmate Ben Rifkin (Liam Kilbreth), Andy, the assistant district attorney assigned to the case, crosses legal lines to prove his son’s innocence.
The final episode sees Jacob acquitted of the murder, but Laurie’s relief is short-lived. It turns out that Andy was hiding the truth from her that his father, convicted murderer Billy Barber (J.K. Simmons), had hired someone to frame child sex offender Leonard Patz in order for his grandson to go free.
What happens next is shocking. Laurie, whose mind has been slowly unraveling throughout the season, finally reaches her breaking point — she takes Jacob for...
- 5/29/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Spoiler Alert Do not read if you have not yet watched the series finale of “Defending Jacob,” streaming now on Apple TV Plus.
Apple TV Plus’ adaptation of “Defending Jacob” ends with closure regarding the murder case in which the titular character is embroiled, but not necessarily justice, let alone the ultimate truth.
Jacob Barber (Jaeden Martell) goes free after being on trial for murdering his school mate Ben Rifkin (Liam Kilbreth) because local sex offender Leonard Patz (Daniel Henshall) confesses to the crime in what appears to be a suicide note. But he didn’t actually kill himself over guilt: He was murdered when Jacob’s grandfather (J.K. Simmons) put a hit out on him to save his grandson a life in prison, like the one he is living.
And after all Laurie Barber (Michelle Dockery), Jacob’s mother, has seen and heard, she begins to question whether or not her son is guilty,...
Apple TV Plus’ adaptation of “Defending Jacob” ends with closure regarding the murder case in which the titular character is embroiled, but not necessarily justice, let alone the ultimate truth.
Jacob Barber (Jaeden Martell) goes free after being on trial for murdering his school mate Ben Rifkin (Liam Kilbreth) because local sex offender Leonard Patz (Daniel Henshall) confesses to the crime in what appears to be a suicide note. But he didn’t actually kill himself over guilt: He was murdered when Jacob’s grandfather (J.K. Simmons) put a hit out on him to save his grandson a life in prison, like the one he is living.
And after all Laurie Barber (Michelle Dockery), Jacob’s mother, has seen and heard, she begins to question whether or not her son is guilty,...
- 5/29/2020
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
While much of the Emmy buzz for Apple TV+ has been for “The Morning Show,” there’s another popular series with beloved stars that might just take some attention of its own. “Defending Jacob,” the limited series starring Chris Evans as an assistant district attorney whose son is accused of murdering a classmate, has become a hit with Apple TV+ users, with reportedly the biggest debut viewership since “The Morning Show” premiered in November. That relative popularity may just translate to massive Emmy love.
SEEThe best legal argument for watching ‘Defending Jacob’? Supporting stars Cherry Jones and J.K. Simmons – I rest my case!
Crime series like “Defending Jacob” have traditionally done very well at the Emmys, specifically in the limited series genre of categories. Recent shows of its ilk to earn multiple nominations include: “Escape at Dannemora,” “The Alienist,” “The Night Of,” “American Crime,” “The Night Manager” and both seasons of “American Crime Story.
SEEThe best legal argument for watching ‘Defending Jacob’? Supporting stars Cherry Jones and J.K. Simmons – I rest my case!
Crime series like “Defending Jacob” have traditionally done very well at the Emmys, specifically in the limited series genre of categories. Recent shows of its ilk to earn multiple nominations include: “Escape at Dannemora,” “The Alienist,” “The Night Of,” “American Crime,” “The Night Manager” and both seasons of “American Crime Story.
- 5/26/2020
- by Kevin Jacobsen
- Gold Derby
On the latest episode of Defending Jacob on Apple TV+, Jacob's (Jaeden Martell) trial was at the forefront with Neal Loguidice (Pablo Schreiber) trying the case that otherwise would have been handled by his one-time mentor, Andy Barber (Chris Evans).
Schreiber's character has seemed like the antagonist for the run of the series, and Neal going toe-to-toe in the courtroom with Andy gave Schreiber his opportunity to shine.
We had a chance to catch up with Schreiber this week to chat a bit about the penultimate episode.
As I said, on the surface, Neal is the Defending Jacob's antagonist. To that end, we don't know that much about him.
While we got a little bit of backstory during Saving Jacob Season 1 Episode 7, Schreiber has gifted the character with a much more developed history, as he does with any character he plays.
"I create a backstory for every character that I play,...
Schreiber's character has seemed like the antagonist for the run of the series, and Neal going toe-to-toe in the courtroom with Andy gave Schreiber his opportunity to shine.
We had a chance to catch up with Schreiber this week to chat a bit about the penultimate episode.
As I said, on the surface, Neal is the Defending Jacob's antagonist. To that end, we don't know that much about him.
While we got a little bit of backstory during Saving Jacob Season 1 Episode 7, Schreiber has gifted the character with a much more developed history, as he does with any character he plays.
"I create a backstory for every character that I play,...
- 5/22/2020
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Defending Jacob is shaping up to be the best Apple TV+ series to date.
With excellent writing, acting, and a convincing mystery that is keeping fans on their toes every week, all of the pieces of the puzzle are starting to come out to play.
Betty Gabriel plays the role of Pam Duffy on the series, a detective who is invested in finding out the true murderer, and, of course, what the motive was.
Pam initially seemed to be close enough with Andy to be friends, but their friendship fizzled out when the series strongly suggested they were on two very different sides.
We recently chatted with Gabriel about her role on the series, allowing us the opportunity to ask about her process when it comes to reading scripts, who she thought was the killer, and so much more.
The actress reunited with Mark Bomback, with whom she worked with on Starz drama Counterpart.
With excellent writing, acting, and a convincing mystery that is keeping fans on their toes every week, all of the pieces of the puzzle are starting to come out to play.
Betty Gabriel plays the role of Pam Duffy on the series, a detective who is invested in finding out the true murderer, and, of course, what the motive was.
Pam initially seemed to be close enough with Andy to be friends, but their friendship fizzled out when the series strongly suggested they were on two very different sides.
We recently chatted with Gabriel about her role on the series, allowing us the opportunity to ask about her process when it comes to reading scripts, who she thought was the killer, and so much more.
The actress reunited with Mark Bomback, with whom she worked with on Starz drama Counterpart.
- 5/18/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Apple TV+ has released a sneak peek of Friday’s upcoming episode of “Defending Jacob,” and it involves a tense run-in with Andy Barber’s estranged father, who is in prison for murder.
J.K. Simmons plays Billy Barber opposite Chris Evans, who stars in the series as Assistant District Attorney Andy Barber. Andy’s career is derailed after his son, Jacob, is accused of murdering a classmate. Things become more complicated once it is revealed that the family already has another member in prison for murder and sexual assault.
In the upcoming fifth episode, “Visitors,” out May 8th on Apple TV+, Andy (Evans) visits his father Billy (Simmons) in prison for the first time since he was a kid — and later learns some troubling information from Jacob’s friends Derek and Sarah.
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J.K. Simmons plays Billy Barber opposite Chris Evans, who stars in the series as Assistant District Attorney Andy Barber. Andy’s career is derailed after his son, Jacob, is accused of murdering a classmate. Things become more complicated once it is revealed that the family already has another member in prison for murder and sexual assault.
In the upcoming fifth episode, “Visitors,” out May 8th on Apple TV+, Andy (Evans) visits his father Billy (Simmons) in prison for the first time since he was a kid — and later learns some troubling information from Jacob’s friends Derek and Sarah.
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- 5/7/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
In reporting Apple’s Q2 earnings last week, CEO Tim Cook revealed “an all-time record in Services,” noting that Apple TV+ was doing well as more people watched content while under lockdown. The streamer’s latest original scripted series, Defending Jacob, might be a prime example.
Apple is known for closely guarding information, and, like other streamers, Apple TV+ has not released viewership data, with only a few snippets surfacing last fall about how viewers consumed the service’s offerings during its November launch weekend. Apple TV+ debuted four original live-action scripted series at launch, led by flagship The Morning Show, the service’s most award-recognized show, which also is believed to be its most popular original.
Apple TV+ appears to have had its biggest debut since then with the new limited series Defending Jacob, starring Chris Evans. According to sources, Defending Jacob ranks among the top three series premieres...
Apple is known for closely guarding information, and, like other streamers, Apple TV+ has not released viewership data, with only a few snippets surfacing last fall about how viewers consumed the service’s offerings during its November launch weekend. Apple TV+ debuted four original live-action scripted series at launch, led by flagship The Morning Show, the service’s most award-recognized show, which also is believed to be its most popular original.
Apple TV+ appears to have had its biggest debut since then with the new limited series Defending Jacob, starring Chris Evans. According to sources, Defending Jacob ranks among the top three series premieres...
- 5/7/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Apple TV+’s “Defending Jacob” premiered Friday, and the family crime drama series stars Chris Evans as Andy Barber, an assistant district attorney who finds himself embroiled in his own case when his 14-year-old son, Jacob, is accused of murdering a classmate.
TheWrap spoke with creator, executive producer and showrunner Mark Bomback about working with Evans in the actor’s own hometown of Boston, Massachusetts, and of digging deeper into the character first written by William Landay in his 2012 novel on which the show is based.
“This is definitely his world,” Bomback said of Evans. “It’s funny, I live in Westchester County, New York, and I grew up in this area. It’s probably the closest vibe-wise to that part of the world, so in a sense, I was writing a version of that part of the world that was really a hybrid of Westchester and suburban Boston. Chris...
TheWrap spoke with creator, executive producer and showrunner Mark Bomback about working with Evans in the actor’s own hometown of Boston, Massachusetts, and of digging deeper into the character first written by William Landay in his 2012 novel on which the show is based.
“This is definitely his world,” Bomback said of Evans. “It’s funny, I live in Westchester County, New York, and I grew up in this area. It’s probably the closest vibe-wise to that part of the world, so in a sense, I was writing a version of that part of the world that was really a hybrid of Westchester and suburban Boston. Chris...
- 4/28/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Chris Evans’ latest character may not throw around a star-spangled shield, but he’ll try to be a hero all the same.
Evans — best known for his work in those little-seen, indie Marvel movies — headlines the Apple TV+ miniseries Defending Jacob, which dropped its first three episodes on Friday. (Subsequent installments will be released weekly.)
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Evans — best known for his work in those little-seen, indie Marvel movies — headlines the Apple TV+ miniseries Defending Jacob, which dropped its first three episodes on Friday. (Subsequent installments will be released weekly.)
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- 4/24/2020
- TVLine.com
If Apple TV+ is slightly on the back foot in the war of the streaming services it’s not for want of trying. With this latest crime drama it has definitely brought out the big guns – and it’s really paid off in terms of quality. On a more widely subscribed service, Defending Jacob could easily become the next hot button series garnering buzz like Bodyguard or Apple Tree Yard.
Based on the best selling novel by William Landay, Defending Jacob is a clever and complex courtroom drama packed with ambiguities and moral quandaries that makes some smart deviations from the novel and adding extra layers of tension in the best possible way.
Framed around a court hearing to determine whether or not an unspecified case should be pursued, Defending Jacob stars Captain America’s Chris Evans as Andy Barber, an assistant district attorney whose 14-year-old son Jacob has been...
Based on the best selling novel by William Landay, Defending Jacob is a clever and complex courtroom drama packed with ambiguities and moral quandaries that makes some smart deviations from the novel and adding extra layers of tension in the best possible way.
Framed around a court hearing to determine whether or not an unspecified case should be pursued, Defending Jacob stars Captain America’s Chris Evans as Andy Barber, an assistant district attorney whose 14-year-old son Jacob has been...
- 4/24/2020
- by Rosie Fletcher
- Den of Geek
How well can a parent ever really know a child?
Although Apple TV Plus’ new limited series “Defending Jacob” has a murder mystery at the center of the story, it is the larger, more relatable themes about how love for a family member can be tested that writer and executive producer Mark Bomback was most interested in exploring.
“I have four children and I live in the suburbs of New York, and my central preoccupation is how much I’m succeeding or messing up with raising my kids. Really the mysteries that come with being a parent is a subject that I’m fascinated with, so the fact that that was the underlying human story in this particular thriller, that was what really put it over the top,” he tells Variety.
Bomback created his eight-episode series by adapting William Landay’s 2012 novel of the same name. The novel was told in the past tense,...
Although Apple TV Plus’ new limited series “Defending Jacob” has a murder mystery at the center of the story, it is the larger, more relatable themes about how love for a family member can be tested that writer and executive producer Mark Bomback was most interested in exploring.
“I have four children and I live in the suburbs of New York, and my central preoccupation is how much I’m succeeding or messing up with raising my kids. Really the mysteries that come with being a parent is a subject that I’m fascinated with, so the fact that that was the underlying human story in this particular thriller, that was what really put it over the top,” he tells Variety.
Bomback created his eight-episode series by adapting William Landay’s 2012 novel of the same name. The novel was told in the past tense,...
- 4/22/2020
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
In the rich tradition of “The Rainmaker,” “Primal Fear,” and any other legal drama where an attorney goes above and beyond the call of duty for their client, Apple TV+ ushers in the 2020 version, “Defending Jacob.” Filled with smart-sounding legalese and impassioned pleas for justice, the eight-part limited series based on William Landay’s completely fictitious 2012 novel sees the tables turned on a Massachusetts district attorney whose son is accused of killing another teen boy. Freed from the moral shackles of his role as state prosecutor, Andrew Barber can — and will — do whatever it takes to prove his child’s innocence… even if he’s guilty.
Sound good? Well, it’s fine, but only if you’re able to appreciate the schlocky story for what it is, rather than the Emmy-worthy piece of prestige TV its big names and solemn tone imply. While the series touches on weighty themes — like genetic dispositions toward violence,...
Sound good? Well, it’s fine, but only if you’re able to appreciate the schlocky story for what it is, rather than the Emmy-worthy piece of prestige TV its big names and solemn tone imply. While the series touches on weighty themes — like genetic dispositions toward violence,...
- 4/22/2020
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
The nature of evil — where it originates, why it takes hold of some so potently — is among the richest questions fiction can investigate. Which makes a show that aims at it and falls short of saying anything real a double disappointment. It’s not just that “Defending Jacob,” a new limited series on Apple TV Plus, has nothing to say — it’s that it set out to say so much.
Chris Evans stars here as Andy Barber, an assistant district attorney in greater Boston whose idyllic life is interrupted when his son, Jacob (Jaeden Martell) is accused of killing a classmate. Together with his wife Laurie, Andy struggles to cope with the idea that his beloved son might be a monster; alone, he undertakes a mission of what he perceives as justice. On the case and later removed from it, Andy struggles to manipulate his colleagues away from the direction the evidence seems to point,...
Chris Evans stars here as Andy Barber, an assistant district attorney in greater Boston whose idyllic life is interrupted when his son, Jacob (Jaeden Martell) is accused of killing a classmate. Together with his wife Laurie, Andy struggles to cope with the idea that his beloved son might be a monster; alone, he undertakes a mission of what he perceives as justice. On the case and later removed from it, Andy struggles to manipulate his colleagues away from the direction the evidence seems to point,...
- 4/22/2020
- by Daniel D'Addario
- Variety Film + TV
Chris Evans and Michelle Dockery are living every parent's nightmare in Defending Jacob, a new Apple TV+ miniseries based on the 2012 best-selling novel of the same name. "Seeing your son in such a dangerous position, obviously any parent would fight to protect their kid at all costs," Evans says in the exclusive first look below. In the miniseries, Evans plays Andy Barber, an assistant district attorney in a small Massachusetts town whose world is rocked when his 14-year-old son, Jacob (Jaeden Martell), is accused of murdering a classmate. Dockery is his wife, Laurie, a teacher. "We begin to see this family tested and she begins to question everything," Dockery says in the exclusive...
- 4/16/2020
- E! Online
The last time Chris Evans starred in a murder mystery, his character walked away in handcuffs, but on Apple TV+'s new series Defending Jacob, the actor is taking on a more protective role. Evans stars alongside his Knives Out costar, Jaeden Martell, and Downton Abbey's Michelle Dockery on the miniseries based on the novel of the same name by William Landay.
The eight-episode miniseries follows assistant district attorney Andy Barber (Evans) as his quiet, suburban life is torn apart when his son, Jacob (Martell), is accused of brutally murdering his high school classmate. Although Andy and his wife, Laurie (Dockery), believe in their son's innocence, damning evidence, their failing marriage, and the contempt of their neighbors force them to wonder how far they would go to protect their child. Judging by the preview, we're going to say pretty damn far.
Whew, we sure do love a thriller! The...
The eight-episode miniseries follows assistant district attorney Andy Barber (Evans) as his quiet, suburban life is torn apart when his son, Jacob (Martell), is accused of brutally murdering his high school classmate. Although Andy and his wife, Laurie (Dockery), believe in their son's innocence, damning evidence, their failing marriage, and the contempt of their neighbors force them to wonder how far they would go to protect their child. Judging by the preview, we're going to say pretty damn far.
Whew, we sure do love a thriller! The...
- 3/26/2020
- by Mekishana Pierre
- Popsugar.com
Apple TV+ has released a trailer for its upcoming series, Defending Jacob, which stars Chris Evans.
The series, based on the 2012 novel by William Landay, follows assistant district attorney Andy Barber (Evans), whose 14-year-old son Jacob (Jaeden Martell) is accused of murder. Michelle Dockery plays Laurie, Andy’s wife, and Cherry Jones, Pablo Schreiber and J. K. Simmons fill out the main cast. The stark trailer sets up the dramatic storyline, in which Andy and Laurie attempt to clear their child’s name at any cost.
The official synopsis notes,...
The series, based on the 2012 novel by William Landay, follows assistant district attorney Andy Barber (Evans), whose 14-year-old son Jacob (Jaeden Martell) is accused of murder. Michelle Dockery plays Laurie, Andy’s wife, and Cherry Jones, Pablo Schreiber and J. K. Simmons fill out the main cast. The stark trailer sets up the dramatic storyline, in which Andy and Laurie attempt to clear their child’s name at any cost.
The official synopsis notes,...
- 3/26/2020
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
AppleTV+ has launched a new trailer for the new character-driven drama series ‘Defending Jacob’ starring Chris Evans and Michelle Dockery.
The eight-episode series unfolds around a shocking crime that rocks a small Massachusetts town and follows assistant district attorney Andy Barber (Evans), who finds himself torn between his sworn duty to uphold justice and his unconditional love for his son, Jacob (Martell).
Jaeden Martell, Cherry Jones, Pablo Schreiber, Betty Gabriel, Sakina Jaffrey and J.K. Simmons star alongside Evans and Dockery.
All eight episodes of the series are directed by Academy Award nominee Morten Tyldum, who also serves as executive producer. Chris Evans stars and executive produces, alongside Rosalie Swedlin and Adam Shulman, who executive produce for Anonymous Content.
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The show will premiere with three episodes exclusively on Apple TV+ on April 24, followed by new episodes weekly every Friday through May...
The eight-episode series unfolds around a shocking crime that rocks a small Massachusetts town and follows assistant district attorney Andy Barber (Evans), who finds himself torn between his sworn duty to uphold justice and his unconditional love for his son, Jacob (Martell).
Jaeden Martell, Cherry Jones, Pablo Schreiber, Betty Gabriel, Sakina Jaffrey and J.K. Simmons star alongside Evans and Dockery.
All eight episodes of the series are directed by Academy Award nominee Morten Tyldum, who also serves as executive producer. Chris Evans stars and executive produces, alongside Rosalie Swedlin and Adam Shulman, who executive produce for Anonymous Content.
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The show will premiere with three episodes exclusively on Apple TV+ on April 24, followed by new episodes weekly every Friday through May...
- 3/26/2020
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Apple today released the official trailer for Defending Jacob, the highly anticipated eight-episode drama series.
The series stars Chris Evans, Michelle Dockery, Jaeden Martell, Cherry Jones, Pablo Schreiber, Betty Gabriel, Sakina Jaffrey, and J.K. Simmons .
Defending Jacob is also set to premiere with three episodes exclusively on Apple TV+ on April 24, followed by new episodes weekly every Friday through May, 29.
Defending Jacob unfolds around a shocking crime that rocks a small Massachusetts town, and follows assistant district attorney, Andy Barber (Evans) who finds himself torn between his sworn duty to uphold justice and his unconditional love for his son Jacob (Martell).
The series is produced by Paramount Television Studios and Anonymous Content, and created, written and executive produced by Mark Bomback, who also serves as showrunner.
All eight episodes of the series are directed by Academy Award nominee Morten Tyldum, who also serves as executive producer.
Chris Evans stars and executive produces,...
The series stars Chris Evans, Michelle Dockery, Jaeden Martell, Cherry Jones, Pablo Schreiber, Betty Gabriel, Sakina Jaffrey, and J.K. Simmons .
Defending Jacob is also set to premiere with three episodes exclusively on Apple TV+ on April 24, followed by new episodes weekly every Friday through May, 29.
Defending Jacob unfolds around a shocking crime that rocks a small Massachusetts town, and follows assistant district attorney, Andy Barber (Evans) who finds himself torn between his sworn duty to uphold justice and his unconditional love for his son Jacob (Martell).
The series is produced by Paramount Television Studios and Anonymous Content, and created, written and executive produced by Mark Bomback, who also serves as showrunner.
All eight episodes of the series are directed by Academy Award nominee Morten Tyldum, who also serves as executive producer.
Chris Evans stars and executive produces,...
- 3/25/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Chris Evans plays a dad pushed to his wit’s end when his son is accused of murder in the first trailer for “Defending Jacob,” the upcoming drama series from Apple TV+.
The eight-episode character-driven drama also stars Michelle Dockery, Jaeden Martell, Cherry Jones, Pablo Schreiber, Betty Gabriel, Sakina Jaffrey and J.K. Simmons .
Martell, known for his role in the “It” movie franchise, stars as Evans’ son Jacob, a teenage boy accused of murdering a classmate in the woods.
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Here is the official description from Apple:
“‘Defending Jacob’ unfolds around a shocking crime that rocks a small Massachusetts town, and follows assistant district attorney, Andy Barber (Evans) who finds himself torn between his sworn duty to uphold justice and his unconditional love for his son Jacob (Martell).”
Watch the trailer above.
The series is produced by...
The eight-episode character-driven drama also stars Michelle Dockery, Jaeden Martell, Cherry Jones, Pablo Schreiber, Betty Gabriel, Sakina Jaffrey and J.K. Simmons .
Martell, known for his role in the “It” movie franchise, stars as Evans’ son Jacob, a teenage boy accused of murdering a classmate in the woods.
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Here is the official description from Apple:
“‘Defending Jacob’ unfolds around a shocking crime that rocks a small Massachusetts town, and follows assistant district attorney, Andy Barber (Evans) who finds himself torn between his sworn duty to uphold justice and his unconditional love for his son Jacob (Martell).”
Watch the trailer above.
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- 3/25/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Earlier in the year, the Chris Evans legal drama “Defending Jacob” announced a prime Emmy qualifying release date of April 24. And in spite of the current public health crisis that has seen television production shut down and the Emmy Fyc schedule go out the window, the splashy Apple TV+ series is dropped its first trailer today.
Based on the 2012 bestselling crime novel of the same name by William Landay, “Defending Jacob” tells the story of Massachusetts assistant district attorney Andy Barber (Evans) and what his family undergoes when his son, Jacob (Jaeden Martell) is accused of murdering a classmate. Michelle Dockery plays Evans’ wife, Laurie, who endures her own isolation and trauma in the wake of Jacob’s accusation.
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Based on the 2012 bestselling crime novel of the same name by William Landay, “Defending Jacob” tells the story of Massachusetts assistant district attorney Andy Barber (Evans) and what his family undergoes when his son, Jacob (Jaeden Martell) is accused of murdering a classmate. Michelle Dockery plays Evans’ wife, Laurie, who endures her own isolation and trauma in the wake of Jacob’s accusation.
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- 3/25/2020
- by Kristen Lopez
- Indiewire
How far are you willing to go for family? Could you hide a dark truth from the world for them, knowing full well that every night you'd be sleeping atop a bed of lies? These are questions that Chris Evans' Defending Jacob character, Andy Barber, will soon be forced to answer for himself. Apple TV+ has unveiled the first trailer for Defending Jacob, an upcoming limited series presentation…...
- 3/25/2020
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Chris Evans will apparently do whatever it takes to shield his son from a murder rap, as seen in the trailer for Apple TV+’s upcoming adaptation of the New York Times best-selling novel Defending Jacob.
Premiering Friday, April 24 with the first three of eight total episodes, Defending Jacob unfolds around a shocking crime that rocks a small Massachusetts town, following assistant district attorney Andy Barber (played by Captain America‘s Evans) as he finds himself torn between his sworn duty to uphold justice and his unconditional love for his son Jacob (Masters of Sex‘s Jaeden Martell).
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Premiering Friday, April 24 with the first three of eight total episodes, Defending Jacob unfolds around a shocking crime that rocks a small Massachusetts town, following assistant district attorney Andy Barber (played by Captain America‘s Evans) as he finds himself torn between his sworn duty to uphold justice and his unconditional love for his son Jacob (Masters of Sex‘s Jaeden Martell).
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- 3/25/2020
- TVLine.com
Daniel Henshall and Toby Wallace in ‘Acute Misfortune’
Daniel Henshall plays one of the most challenging roles of his career as gun-toting, manipulative and alcohol and drug-fueled painter Adam Cullen in Acute Misfortune.
Yet when the director Thomas M. Wright sent the actor the source material – Erik Jensen’s book Acute Misfortune: The Life and Death of Adam Cullen – four years ago, initially he had his doubts.
“I feared the film would sensationalise Adam and his poor behaviour,” Henshall tells If from New York, where he now lives with his wife. “He could be very charming but I did not particularly like the character.”
Wright, who co-wrote the screenplay with Jensen, quickly convinced him otherwise, explaining the film would look at issues such as acclaim and identity, toxic masculinity and how deeply troubled people can create great art.
Romper Stomper’s Toby Wallace plays Jensen, who was an ambitious 19-year-old...
Daniel Henshall plays one of the most challenging roles of his career as gun-toting, manipulative and alcohol and drug-fueled painter Adam Cullen in Acute Misfortune.
Yet when the director Thomas M. Wright sent the actor the source material – Erik Jensen’s book Acute Misfortune: The Life and Death of Adam Cullen – four years ago, initially he had his doubts.
“I feared the film would sensationalise Adam and his poor behaviour,” Henshall tells If from New York, where he now lives with his wife. “He could be very charming but I did not particularly like the character.”
Wright, who co-wrote the screenplay with Jensen, quickly convinced him otherwise, explaining the film would look at issues such as acclaim and identity, toxic masculinity and how deeply troubled people can create great art.
Romper Stomper’s Toby Wallace plays Jensen, who was an ambitious 19-year-old...
- 4/26/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
In today’s TV news roundup, the third season of “Sneaky Pete” sets a third season premiere date and Apple adds series regulars to Chris Evans’ “Defending Jacob.”
Dates
The ten-episode second season of “Pose” will debut on Sunday, June 9 at 9 p.m. Et/Pt on FX. Season 2 flashes forward in time to 1990. On the heels of the ballroom community establishing itself in pop culture and going mainstream, the House of Evangelista is forced to reevaluate their goals. Meanwhile, the AIDS crisis worsens and the reaction from a group of activists reaches a fever pitch. The series features the largest cast of transgender actors in series regular roles, as well as the largest recurring cast of Lgbtq actors ever for a scripted series. The cast includes: Mj Rodriguez, Dominique Jackson, Indya Moore, Hailie Sahar, and Angelica Ross, who co-star alongside Billy Porter, Charlayne Woodard, Ryan Jamaal Swain, Dyllón Burnside and Angel Bismark Curiel.
Dates
The ten-episode second season of “Pose” will debut on Sunday, June 9 at 9 p.m. Et/Pt on FX. Season 2 flashes forward in time to 1990. On the heels of the ballroom community establishing itself in pop culture and going mainstream, the House of Evangelista is forced to reevaluate their goals. Meanwhile, the AIDS crisis worsens and the reaction from a group of activists reaches a fever pitch. The series features the largest cast of transgender actors in series regular roles, as well as the largest recurring cast of Lgbtq actors ever for a scripted series. The cast includes: Mj Rodriguez, Dominique Jackson, Indya Moore, Hailie Sahar, and Angelica Ross, who co-star alongside Billy Porter, Charlayne Woodard, Ryan Jamaal Swain, Dyllón Burnside and Angel Bismark Curiel.
- 4/8/2019
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Apple’s Defending Jacob has rounded out its series regular cast as production gets underway in Boston, we hear. Cherry Jones, Pablo Schreiber, Betty Gabriel and Sakina Jaffrey have been cast opposite Chris Evans, Michelle Dockery and Jaeden Martell in the limited drama series based on William Landay’s bestselling novel. The project hails from Paramount Television and Anonymous Content.
Created and written by Mark Bomback and directed by Morten Tyldum, the limited series is described as a character-driven thriller based on Landay’s 2012 novel published by Random House. The book tells the story of a father, Andy Barber (Evans), dealing with the accusation that his son, Jacob (Martell), is a 14-year-old murderer.
Jones will play Joanna Klein, a top defense lawyer in the area. Schreiber will portray Neal Logiudice, another Assistant District Attorney...
Created and written by Mark Bomback and directed by Morten Tyldum, the limited series is described as a character-driven thriller based on Landay’s 2012 novel published by Random House. The book tells the story of a father, Andy Barber (Evans), dealing with the accusation that his son, Jacob (Martell), is a 14-year-old murderer.
Jones will play Joanna Klein, a top defense lawyer in the area. Schreiber will portray Neal Logiudice, another Assistant District Attorney...
- 4/5/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
A quartet of actors has joined Apple TV's legal/family drama Defending Jacob, headed by Chris Evans.
Cherry Jones, Pablo Schreiber, Betty Gabriel and Sakina Jaffrey will be part of the limited series, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Defending Jacob centers on Andy Barber (Avengers: Endgame star Evans), a prosecutor who learns his 14-year-old son is a suspect in the killing of a classmate.
The four actors join the previously cast Michelle Dockery and Jaeden Martell, who are playing Andy's wife and son. The Paramount TV/Anonymous Content series is based on a novel by William Landry, which showrunner Mark Bomback adapted.
Bomback (the ...
Cherry Jones, Pablo Schreiber, Betty Gabriel and Sakina Jaffrey will be part of the limited series, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Defending Jacob centers on Andy Barber (Avengers: Endgame star Evans), a prosecutor who learns his 14-year-old son is a suspect in the killing of a classmate.
The four actors join the previously cast Michelle Dockery and Jaeden Martell, who are playing Andy's wife and son. The Paramount TV/Anonymous Content series is based on a novel by William Landry, which showrunner Mark Bomback adapted.
Bomback (the ...
A lot of fans are speculating that Chris Evans’ career as Captain America is going to come to an end with Avengers 4. There’s a good chance that he’s not going to live through that adventure. But the career of Chris Evans will live on!
According to Variety, the actor has just signed up up star in a new limited series being developed for Apple called Defending Jacob. The series in based on a 2012 novel of the same name by William Landay and it tells the story of a father whose 14 year old son is accused of murder.
That certainly sounds like it’s going to be an intense story. The series was created, written, and executive produced by Mark Bomback, who will also serve as showrunner. This will also be the first TV series that Evans will star in since the 2000 mini-series Opposite Sex.
Here’s the description...
According to Variety, the actor has just signed up up star in a new limited series being developed for Apple called Defending Jacob. The series in based on a 2012 novel of the same name by William Landay and it tells the story of a father whose 14 year old son is accused of murder.
That certainly sounds like it’s going to be an intense story. The series was created, written, and executive produced by Mark Bomback, who will also serve as showrunner. This will also be the first TV series that Evans will star in since the 2000 mini-series Opposite Sex.
Here’s the description...
- 9/24/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Chris Evans has a lot of defending to do in his next project — but not the kind that requires a star-spangled shield.
The Captain America star will topline Defending Jacob, a limited-run drama ordered straight to series at Apple’s streaming service.
Described as a “character-driven thriller,” Defending Jacob is based on the best-selling 2012 novel by William Landay, which follows lawyer Andy Barber (Evans) in the aftermath of his 14-year-old son, Jacob, being accused of murder. The allegations have a major impact on Andy’s family, and he must reevaluate what he thinks he knows about his child.
Evans also...
The Captain America star will topline Defending Jacob, a limited-run drama ordered straight to series at Apple’s streaming service.
Described as a “character-driven thriller,” Defending Jacob is based on the best-selling 2012 novel by William Landay, which follows lawyer Andy Barber (Evans) in the aftermath of his 14-year-old son, Jacob, being accused of murder. The allegations have a major impact on Andy’s family, and he must reevaluate what he thinks he knows about his child.
Evans also...
- 9/20/2018
- TVLine.com
Add Chris Evans to the list of feature film stars headed for television.
The Captain America star will topline and executive produce the crime drama Defending Jacob, which has landed a straight-to-series order at Apple.
Based on William Landay's 2012 New York Times best-selling novel of the same name, the project — which is being billed as a limited series — revolves around Andy Barber, an assistant district attorney who investigates the slaying of a 14-year-old boy and discovers his teenage son is a suspect. The character-driven thriller will run for eight episodes.
Mark Bomback (the Planet of the ...
The Captain America star will topline and executive produce the crime drama Defending Jacob, which has landed a straight-to-series order at Apple.
Based on William Landay's 2012 New York Times best-selling novel of the same name, the project — which is being billed as a limited series — revolves around Andy Barber, an assistant district attorney who investigates the slaying of a 14-year-old boy and discovers his teenage son is a suspect. The character-driven thriller will run for eight episodes.
Mark Bomback (the Planet of the ...
- 9/20/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
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