Ten months later it was revealed that Apple was in negotiations with Jake Gyllenhaal to be the lead in the series. Gyllenhaal will play Rusty Sabich, the fervent prosecutor accused of killing his close colleague after evidence begins to point in his direction.
In early January 2023, Oscar and Tony-nominated Ruth Negga was tapped to star opposite Jake Gyllenhaal.
Today, news of the cast filling out quickly was revealed by Deadline. The five new cast members announced today include:
Nana Mensah (Photos) will play Det. Alana Rodriguez, Rusty’s (Gyllenhaal) close friend and ally who becomes his only supporter within the ranks of the Chicago police force when Rusty is accused.
Chase Infiniti will portray Jaden Sabich, Rusty and Barbara’s (Negga) daughter. Southwick is Jaden Sabich,’ Rusty and Barbara’s son.
Lily Rabe (Photos) portrays Dr. Liz Rush, Barbara and Rusty Sabich’s marriage counselor who finds herself on the front line of the family’s legal travails.
Matthew Alan (Photos) will play Dalton Caldwell,’the reclusive former husband of Carolyn Polhemus (Reinsve).
The fifth cast member announced is Kingston Rumi Southwick. No word of his role was announced. For more on this, read the full Deadline report.
Pretzel and the Puppies Season 2 Trailer
Also in in Apple TV+ news, Apple released the trailer for the return of "Pretzel and the Puppies," premiering globally on Friday, February 24.
