Black Widow actress Scarlett Johansson has signed on to star in and executive produce a new thriller limited series at Amazon titled Just Cause. Johansson’s television debut is based on John Katzenbach’s 1992 novel of the same name, and is being adapted by writer Christy Hall (I’m Not OK With This, Daddio), with Johansson’s These Pictures banner and Warner Bros. TV producing.
In the TV adaptation, the book’s male protagonist, Miami newspaper editorial writer Matt Cowart, is undergoing a gender swap, with Johansson playing the series’ female lead Madison “Madi” Cowart, a struggling reporter for a Florida newspaper sent to cover the final days of an inmate on death row.
Johannson, a two-time Oscar nominee and a Tony winner, has a personal connection to the title. At age 10, she appeared in Warner Bros.’ 1995 feature adaptation of Katzenbach’s book in only her second film role. She played the daughter of the main character, who was revamped as Harvard law professor Paul Armstrong and was played by Sean Connery.
This sounds like a solid project and interesting story. We will let you know as more info is released and the series develops. Does it sound like a show you’ll want to watch?
via: Deadline