Well, I'd dub this a significant upgrade indeed! Lana Parrilla, a formidable talent, has graced the cast of USA Network's thrilling adaptation of John Grisham's masterpiece, 'The Rainmaker,' stepping into the shoes once filled by Mickey Rourke in the iconic 1997 film.
In this gripping tale, Rudy Baylor, a fresh-faced law school graduate portrayed by the talented Milo Callaghan of 'Doctor Who's' memorable 'Dot & Bubble' episode, embarks on a collision course with the courtroom giant, Leo Drummond, played by the esteemed John Slattery of 'Mad Men.' Adding fuel to the fire, Rudy's law school sweetheart, Sarah, essayed by Madison Iseman of 'I Know What You Did Last Summer,' complicates matters further.
As Rudy, his mentor J. Lyman "Bruiser" Stone, and a disheveled yet determined paralegal unravel two intertwined conspiracies shrouding the enigmatic death of their client's son, Parrilla, renowned for her roles in 'Once Upon a Time,' 'The Lincoln Lawyer,' and the lamentably short-lived 'Swingtown,' takes on the formidable character of Jocelyn "Bruiser" Stone. She's a fearless attorney who presides over her disgraced father's strip-mall law firm, a role that in the film adaptation, starring Matt Damon, was embodied by Rourke himself.
The pivotal role of the paralegal, memorably played by Danny DeVito in the film, remains a tantalizing mystery, yet to be cast for the television series.
USA Network greenlit 'The Rainmaker' for a full series in June, with Jason Richman ('Stumptown') and Michael Seitzman ('Code Black') collaborating on the pilot script and serving as executive producers, promising a legal drama that's sure to captivate audiences with its intricate plotlines and unforgettable characters.
