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Once *Presumed Innocent* was out, Jake Gyllenhaal's amazing Rotten Tomatoes run grew even more. The highly regarded film actor most recognized for his work in *Nightcrawler*, *Prisoners*, *Zodiac*, *Donnie Darko*, and *Spider-Man: Far From Home* never starred in a television series till now, so this new Apple original criminal drama shockingly marks Gyllenhaal's television acting debut. Released on June 12, 2024 were episodes 1 and 2 Presumed Innocent.
Jake Gyllenhaal plays Chicagoan chief deputy prosecutor Rusty Sabich in *Presumed Innocent*, who becomes a suspect in a murder case he is investigating. Leading a star-studded ensemble cast in *Presumed Innocent* Gyllenhaal also includes Ruth Negga, Bill Camp, Elizabeth Marvel, Peter Sarsgaard, O-T Fagbenle, and Renate Reinsve. Inspired by Scott Turow's best-selling book of the same name, David E. Kelly developed Presumed Innocent for television.
Though it is a television show, *Presumed Innocent* has maintained Gyllenhaal's remarkable Rotten Tomatoes streak after receiving an 84% reviewer rating upon its premiere. Having only been nominated for one Academy Award over his remarkable career for his supporting performance in *Brokeback Mountain* (2005), Gyllenhaal has always starred in critically praised films with a current Fresh streak on Rotten Tomatoes extending back to *The Guilty*.
On Rotten Tomatoes, Gyllenhaal's most recent films, *Ambulance*, *Strange World*, Guy Ritchie's *The Covenant*, and *Road House*, have all got positive ratings; *Presumed Innocent* has the highest rating of 84%. With a 91% rating, Gyllenhaal's most highly regarded project since 2019's *Spider-Man: Far From Home* is * presumed innocent*. Gyllenhaal's RT Fresh run would stretch back to 2015's *Demolition*, if it weren't for the one setback of 2021's *Spirit Untamed*, an animated kids' film currently scoring a 95%.
Beginning with the well-known 1999 picture *October Sky* and continuing with the 2001 cult classic *Donnie Darko*, Gyllenhaal has regularly given outstanding performances in essentially good films across his career. Gyllenhaal is quite deserved of an Academy Award at some point in his career since he has become one of Hollywood's safest options for leading males in a range of genres. Gyllenhaal's outstanding performance in *Presumed Innocent* not only shows that he can keep his fascinating performances on television easily, but now that he is also in competition for Emmy Awards, he could feature in more recognized TV Series in the not too distant future.
Leading roles for Jake Gyllenhaal, Kristen Wiig, and Michael Douglas abound in Apple's announcement of many fresh original programs planned to premiere in 2024. With its original programming and the addition of Gyllenhaal's debut television series, the streaming platform is still attracting interest. Another excellent indication of this is
Based on the New York Times bestselling novel of the same name by Scott Turow, "*Presumed Innocent*" is an eight-episode limited series starring and executive produced by Jake Gyllenhaal from David E. Kelley. J.J. Abrams is executive producer. Gyllenhaal stars as chief deputy prosecutor Rusty Sabich, guiding viewers on an engrossing trip through the tragic murder that disturbs the Chicago Prosecuting Attorney's office when one of its own suspects the crime. As the accused battles to keep his family and marriage intact, the show looks at obsession, sex, politics, and the power and restrictions of love. Ruth Negga, Bill Camp, Elizabeth Marvel, Peter Sarsgaard, O-T Fagbenle and Renate Reinsve also feature in the star-studded thriller ensemble cast.
*Presumed Innocent* is among the most awaited new shows of the year considering the popularity of the source material, the star-studded cast, and the gifted writers behind the series.