Apple TV+’s hit legal drama Presumed innocent has already been renewed for a second season, but this time it will cover a different case. Based on the novel of the same name by Scott Turow, the first season concerns prosecutor Rusty Sabich (Jake Gyllenhaal), who becomes the prime suspect in the murder of a co-worker with whom he was also having an affair. Steeped in author Scott Turow’s intimate knowledge of the legal system from his years as a lawyer, Presumed innocent exceeds most legal thrillers by mixing realism with sensational twists.
The Apple TV+ series wasn’t the first attempt at the popular legal thriller, and Presumed innocent was previously adapted into a feature film starring Harrison Ford in 1990. However, the series is hardly a simple word-for-word remake, and concerted efforts have been made to modernize Turow’s novel, both in style and in its approach to cultural issues. delicate. Apple’s new take on the classic story has proven to be a huge success for the streaming platform and the future of Presumed innocent was set in stone in July 2024, when the series was greenlit for season two.
Presumed Innocent Season 2 Latest News
Jake Gyllenhaal is out and a new book is being adapted
Months after the show was renewed for Season 2, the latest news confirms some big changes for Season 2 of Presumed innocent. While nothing was confirmed about season 2’s plot or characters when it was first revealed, it has now been announced that Jake Gyllenhaal will not return as Rusty Sabich in Year 2. Furthermore, Presumed innocent is moving away from author Scott Turow and will instead, I will be adapting the next book, Dissection of a murder by Jo Murray.
The book, set for release in spring 2026, follows defense attorney Leila Reynolds as she attempts to try her first murder case after her client specifically asked to retain her services. Things get even more complicated when it is revealed that the prosecutor is her own husband, and many of her dark personal secrets are at risk of being exposed. At this juncture, It’s unclear whether previous plans to carry over characters from Season 1 will be maintained.
The 2nd season of presumed innocent is confirmed
Another case is about to be opened
In an era of limited series, it’s never clear which shows should stand alone and which can be expanded into an ongoing narrative. Apple TV+ found immediate success with Presumed innocent when it debuted in June 2024, and it only took a month or so for the streamer to announce plans for season two. This quick announcement suggests that Apple always had plans for a sequel, but many details about the sequel are being kept under wraps at this time.
Since the confirmation of season 2, it has been confirmed that the season will adapt Jo Murray’s next book Dissection of a murder. This offers some revealing clues as to when season two might arrive, as Murray’s book isn’t set to be published until spring 2026. Because it’s highly unlikely that the show will premiere first (and potentially spoil the book), probably means that Presumed innocent season two will be a long wait.
Allegedly Innocent Season 2 Cast Details
Will any original stars return?
However Presumed innocent season 2 got a renewal, Apple has been tight-lipped about the next season’s cast. With the debut season having all the trappings of a unique story, it’s unclear exactly which characters might return. It was assumed that star Jake Gyllenhaal would return as Rusty Sabich, but it has now been confirmed that Season 2 will leave Gyllenhaal’s lawyer character behind. Additionally, actor Tommy Molto Peter Sarsgaard has confirmed he will not return.
With some story details revealed, It is now known that the show will follow a new lawyer, Leila Reynoldswho is trying his first murder case. Leila’s life is complicated by the fact that the prosecutor in the case is her husband, and her personal secrets become fair game in the courtroom. Reynolds’ role has not yet been cast and will likely be the lead role. At this stage, it is uncertain whether existing characters from Presumed innocent will be added to the story for continuity.
Presumed Innocent Season 2 Story Details
An All-New Case for Season 2
Although Presumed innocent made changes to the novel, it is clear from Apple’s update for season 2 that the murder of Carolyn Polhemus was wrapped up before the end of the debut season. The streamer promised a new case for the sophomore release, and it was assumed that Turow’s follow-up novel Innocentwould serve as inspiration. However, Apple chose to go in an entirely new direction, choosing an entirely different legal thriller author.
2nd season of Presumed innocent will adapt Jo Murray’s next novel, Dissection of a murderwhich will arrive in spring 2026. The book follows lawyer Leila Reynolds, who is tasked with trying her first murder case after a client mysteriously specifically requests her services. To make matters worse, Reynolds’ own husband is the prosecutor, and her personal life becomes fair game in the courtroom. It is not clear how Presumed innocent the second season will adapt the book, and since the novel hasn’t even debuted yet, it’s still difficult to speculate beyond the basic plot synopsis.