‘Presumed Innocent’ Trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal Stars In Apple TV+ Legal Thriller

Unless you’re an avid fan of Harrison Ford, you might not be aware of his 1990 legal thriller, “Presumed Innocent.” Well, it’s probably good that you’re not, as the film, which is based on a novel of the same name, is getting a new take with an upcoming Apple TV+ series.

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As seen in the trailer for “Presumed Innocent,” the series tells the story of a prosecutor who is suspected of murdering his colleague. As the case unfolds, you learn all the dirt, including the prosecutor and the victim were romantically linked, with his DNA all over her apartment. Basically, things don’t look good for the suspect, but he continues to tell people that he didn’t kill her. And we all know that people are presumed innocent until proven otherwise. 

The series stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Ruth Negga, Bill Camp, O-T Fagbenle, Chase Infiniti, Nana Mensah, Renate Reinsve, Peter Sarsgaard, Kingston Rumi Southwick, and Elizabeth Marvel. The series is produced by David E. Kelley and J.J. Abrams.

“Presumed Innocent” debuts on Apple TV+ on June 12. You can watch the new trailer below.

Here’s the synopsis:

Based on The New York Times bestselling novel of the same name by Scott Turow, the gripping series takes viewers on a journey through the horrific murder that upends the Chicago Prosecuting Attorneys’ office when chief deputy prosecutor Rusty Sabich (played by Gyllenhaal) is suspected of the crime. The series explores obsession, sex, politics, and the power and limits of love, as the accused fights to hold his family and marriage together.