Gwyneth Paltrow to Star in A24 Drama 'The Apology,' First Lead TV Role
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Gwyneth Paltrow will star in her first lead television role in the upcoming A24 drama series "The Apology," which has received a two-season order from Netflix.
- The series centers on Evelyn Amspoker, whose son's cold case murder case reopens when a stranger confesses, but she and her husband face the possibility of the killer receiving a reduced sentence, prompting them to take matters into their own hands.
- Created and written by Joe Murtagh and directed by Thomas Vinterberg, the show is executive produced by Murtagh, Vinterberg, Paltrow, and Joe Hipps, with A24 as the studio behind the project.
- Paltrow’s previous TV roles were limited to supporting or guest appearances, making this her first major television lead after a notable film career.
- The series order comes amid significant executive changes and layoffs at Netflix, including the departure of chief content officer Bela Bajaria and head of film Dan Lin, while TV head Jinny Howe remains in place.
