Presumed Innocent on Apple TV+ has garnered significant attention. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, the limited series is an adaptation of Scott Turow’s acclaimed 1987 novel of the same name. Many fans have been wondering whether the show serves as a remake, sequel, or prequel to the hit 1990 film starring Harrison Ford.
Here’s everything you need to know about Presumed Innocent series.
Is Apple TV’s Presumed Innocent series a remake or sequel of the 1990 movie?
Yes, Presumed Innocent is a remake of the 1990 thriller movie.
Harrison Ford took on the lead role in the film adaptation of Scott Turow’s legal thriller. The movie, helmed by Alan J. Pakula, was regarded as a courtroom drama classic. It became a commercial success and also received largely positive reviews from critics.
Is Jake Gyllenhaal’s Presumed Innocent series connected to Harrison Ford’s movie?
There is no confirmation if the two are connected.
However, as the series and the ’90s flick were both adapted from Turrow’s book, perhaps it will have the same storyline. This mini-series takes viewers on a rollercoaster ride, where Gyllenhaal plays Rusty Sabich (earlier played by Ford). Sabich is a Deputy Prosecutor whose life is upended after a colleague is found slain. As suspicion falls on Rusty, he is forced to navigate a complex web of deception, betrayal, and a secret past.
Do Jake Gyllenhaal and Harrison Ford play the same character in Presumed Innocent?
Yes, in Presumed Innocent series, Jake Gyllenhaal takes on the role of Rusty Sabich, originally portrayed by Harrison Ford in the 1990 film adaptation.
In a recent interview with GamesRadar+, Gyllenhaal addressed the comparisons being drawn between his performance and Ford’s. He said, “I come from a theater where actors play other actors’ roles or vice versa. The role exists and then you come in and you play it. So it’s very funny to me to have even the comparison, though I know it’s probably inevitable to me.”
“It was a character written by David E. Kelley and so is very much a character in his mind. I just happen to play another character. And the last movie I did where Patrick Swayze played [that character]… it’s incomparable. We’re talking about legends and people who originated characters that we love,” he concluded.
The new series digs deep into the American legal system, exploring issues of truth, loyalty, and the assumption of innocence. It has garnered positive reviews from critics.
