It was in 2024 that Jake Gyllenhaal fans got a surprise—Presumed Innocent marked the actor’s first-ever appearance in a television series. This is on par with Apple TV+’s drive to reel in A-listers for intense, story-driven affairs, and they always manage to stand out from what everyone else is putting out.
David E. Kelley created the series, and it revolves around tense courtroom drama. The Oscar nominee plays a prosecutor named Rusty Sabich, who is accused of murdering his wife and faces trial. Now, with his story closed, we won’t see a continuation of that arc.
Presumed Innocent Season 2 will mark the start of a new story, making it an anthology series. Season 2 of the Apple TV+ series will feature a completely new case, which means new characters, drama, and plot twists.
Jake Gyllenhaal’s replacement for Season 2 of Presumed Innocent has been revealed
Jake Gyllenhaal delivered a stunning performance as Rusty Sabich in Presumed Innocent. His performance brought a quiet intensity and emotional depth. But after wrapping up his character’s journey in Season 1, it’s time for him to step away from the camera and let someone else take the spotlight. Gyllenhaal will continue to be part of the series as an executive producer, but the lead role now belongs to Emmy winner Rachel Brosnahan.
Best known for her performance in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Brosnahan brings a fresh presence to the series. Her work on the Amazon Prime hit earned her critical acclaim and an Emmy Award, making her one of television’s most respected talents.
Season 2 of Presumed Innocent will follow an anthology format and is based on the novel Dissection of a Murder by Jo Murray. This season brings a brand-new story, starring Rachel Brosnahan as a young and inexperienced lawyer assigned to a major case. The new storyline will bring a fresh tone and different point of view, and since David E. Kelley is also a former attorney, he will continue to keep the courtroom drama interesting.
Apart from Apple TV+, Rachel Brosnahan is also killing it in the DC Universe
Rachel Brosnahan isn’t just taking over Presumed Innocent—she’s also stepping into one of the most iconic roles in comic book history. The actress is set to play Lois Lane in Superman, the highly anticipated DC Universe reboot starring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel. As the female lead, Brosnahan’s casting has already generated major buzz, and fans are excited to see her bring a bold, modern take to the legendary journalist.
The film is directed by James Gunn, who’s also leading the creative direction of the new DC Universe. The movie is set to hit theaters in July 2025, and Superman is expected to kick off a fresh direction for DC, which means Brosnahan’s involvement could not have come at a better time.
Recently, Brosnahan joined Corenswet and the rest of the cast for an Entertainment Weekly exclusive cover shoot, giving fans an early glimpse of the team behind the superhero reboot. Between this and her upcoming role on Apple TV+, it’s clear that Rachel Brosnahan is one of the most versatile actors right now.
Superman is set to hit the theaters on July 11 in the U.S.
Presumed Innocent is currently available to stream on Apple TV+ in the U.S.
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