John Slatteryknown for his roles as Howard Stark in the MCU and Roger Sterling in mad Menwill play the role of Leo F. Drummond in the upcoming drama series The Rainmaker. Slattery recently played Sterling in the comedy Unfrosted.
The series is an adaptation of John Grisham’s novel and tells the story of young lawyer Rudy Baylor as he faces off against a powerful legal foe. According to The Wrap, Drummond, the character played by Slattery, is described as “one of Grisham’s most iconic figures… a legendary lion of the courtroom and senior partner at Tinley Britt, the powerful firm Rudy Baylor is up against.”
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While the role of Rudy Baylor, originally played by Matt Damon in the 1997 film adaptation, has yet to be cast, the series promises to stay true to the intense legal battles and drama that made the novel and film so successful. The plot centers on Baylor, fresh out of law school, as he confronts Drummond and uncovers two conspiracies tied to the mysterious death of a client’s son.
An earlier adaptation was directed by Francis Ford Coppola
The film adaptation of The Rainmakerdirected by Francis Ford Coppola, was a critical success and was praised for its strong performances and compelling narrative. Matt Damon played Rudy Baylor, a young lawyer facing insurmountable obstacles, while Danny DeVito played his mentor Deck Shifflet. The film also featured an impressive ensemble cast, including Claire Danes, Jon Voight, and Mickey Rourke. Coppola’s direction was praised for its ability to capture the essence of Grisham’s novel, making it one of the most successful legal dramas of the 1990s.
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Slattery, a four-time Emmy nominee for his work on mad Menbrings a wealth of experience to the role. His numerous television appearances include appearances in Veep, Sex and the City, The good fightAnd Mrs AmericaSlattery also directed episodes of mad MenJudd Apatow’s Loveand feature films like God’s Bag And Maggie Moorewhich premiered at Tribeca last year. His filmography includes notable roles in Headlights, The Station Agentand as Howard Stark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with appearances in Iron Man 2, Ant Man, Captain America: Civil WarAnd Avengers: Endgame. Slattery reprised his role as Howard, lending his voice to the character in What if…? as well as.
Produced by Lionsgate and Blumhouse, the series is directed by Michael Seitzman and co-written by Seitzman and Jason Richman, with John Grisham, David Gernert and Jason Blum serving as executive producers. This project continues the collaboration between Lionsgate and Blumhouse, who recently joined forces on a multi-film deal to reimagine previous Lionsgate horror films.
Source: TheWrap
