Stage Veteran Brian d'Arcy James Joins New FOX Drama From Danny Strong

As reported by Deadline, actor Brian D'Arcy James has been cast in a lead role in an upcoming legal drama from FOX. James will work opposite actress Clare O'Conner (CHICAGO MED). The series comes from Danny Strong (THE HUNGER GAMES) and David Elliot (KNIGHTFALL). Read more about the upcoming series from Deadline here!

The currently untitled series centers around a legal firm that reopens investigations to help the innocent who were charged guilty, all the while putting themselves at risk for it. The team is led by O'Conner's character, Madeline. James will play attorney Cole Bellows.

Brian D'Arcy James originated the role of King George in the sold-out Off-Broadway run of Hamilton at The Public Theater. In 2015, immediately following Hamilton, Brian starred in the Broadway musical SOMETHING ROTTEN. In film, Brian starred in the 2016 Academy Award-winning Best Picture SPOTLIGHT, and was awarded the 2016 SAG Award, Critics Choice Award, Gotham Award and the Independent Spirit's Robert Altman Award for Best Ensemble for his portrayal of Matt Carroll. Off Broadway highlights include his Obie winning solo performance of THE GOOD THIEF, Drama Desk nominations for GIANT and THE WILD PARTY along with originating roles in NEXT TO NORMAL and FLOYD COLLINS, among others. He can also be seen in the latest Netflix series 13 REASONS WHY.