the show will debut in 2019 and offers a look into the story of madeline scott, who at the age of 18 was convicted of murder. after many years in prison, madeline, was found to be wrongfully convicted and released. the case caught the media’s eye and after her final release she became a partner with a criminal defense firm.
emmy and golden globe award winner danny strong (empire) partners with david elliot (“four brothers”) to tell the emotional story of one woman’s fight for the innocence of others, as well as her own.
proven innocent follows an underdog criminal defense firm led by madeline scott (rachelle lefevre, “under the dome,” “a gifted man”), a fierce and uncompromising lawyer with a hunger for justice. there is no one who understands the power of setting an innocent person free more than madeline. at age 18, she was wrongfully convicted, along with her brother, levi (riley smith, “frequency”), in a sensational murder case that made her an infamous media obsession, a household name and a national cause c??l??bre.
according to the fox site: proven innocent is produced by 20th century fox television, in association with danny strong productions. the pilot is written by david elliot. strong, elliot and stacy greenberg are executive producers. adam armus is an executive producer and showrunner.
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casting call – proven innocent
date: various
location: chicago
rate: $175/8 (real police rate)
we are looking for people to play the following:
1.chicago pd
date: wed, 11/28
male/female, any ethnicity, ages 27-50, real current or retired police officers
2. court bailiff
date: thurs, 11/29
male, any ethnicity, ages 35-55, real current or retired police officers
please confirm you have open availability 11/28 and/or 11/29