The first look at the Apple TV+ adaptation of Defending Jacob has been unveiled Wednesday.
The television adaptation of the William Landay’s bestselling crime novel of the same name, tells the story of Massachusetts assistant district attorney Andy Barber, played by Chris Evans, and what his family undergoes after his son, Jacob, played by Jaeden Martell, is accused of murdering a classmate.
Defending Jacob also stars Michelle Dockery as Laurie, on-screen wife and mother to Evans and Martell.
Defending Jacob hails from creator and writer Mark Bomback. Serving as director, executive producer, and showrunner is Morten Tyldum. In addition to starring, Evans also exec produces with Rosalie Swedlin and Adam Shulman for Anonymous Content.
Evans is best known for starring in Captain America and The Avengers
Defending Jacob premieres April 24 on Apple TV+.
Watch the trailer below.
