Jimmi Simpson Joins Elisabeth Moss in Hulu Drama ‘Conviction’
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Variety has learned exclusively that Jimmi Simpson has joined the cast of the upcoming Hulu drama series “Conviction.” He will star alongside previously announced lead Elisabeth Moss and fellow cast members Sebastian De Souza and Adam Godley. The show is based on the Jack Jordan novel of the same name and was greenlit at the streamer in February. The logline describes the series as following criminal defense attorney Neve Harper, played by Moss, who gets a career-making murder case but is blackmailed into compromising her legal and ethical obligations. Exact details on Simpson’s character are being kept under wraps. David Shore is adapting the series and will serve as showrunner and executive producer, with Moss also executive producing under her Love & Squalor Pictures banner. 20th Television is the studio.
What’s reported
Jimmi Simpson has joined the Hulu drama series “Conviction.”
He will star alongside Elisabeth Moss, Sebastian De Souza, and Adam Godley.
The series is based on the Jack Jordan novel of the same name.
It was greenlit at Hulu in February.
The logline states the show follows a criminal defense attorney blackmailed into compromising her ethics on a high-profile murder case.
Simpson’s character details are not disclosed.
David Shore is adapting the series and serving as showrunner and executive producer.
Moss is executive producing under Love & Squalor Pictures.
20th Television is the studio.
Key figures
Jimmi Simpson: actor joining the cast
Elisabeth Moss: lead actress and executive producer
Sebastian De Souza: cast member
Adam Godley: cast member
Jack Jordan: author of the novel
David Shore: showrunner and executive producer
Warren Littlefield: executive producer
Erin Gunn: executive producer
Ann Johnson: executive producer
Lisa Harrison: executive producer
Bert Salke: executive producer
Lindsey McManus: executive producer
Sources: Variety
