Exclusive: Maggie Q is set to headline Prime Video’s Untitled Renée Ballard series, a Bosch spinoff about the LAPD’s Cold Case Division. This marks the first series in Amazon MGM Studios’ Bosch franchise, inspired by the work of bestselling author Michael Connelly, which is not led by Titus Welliver. Amazon declined comment.
The untitled series follows Detective Renée Ballard (Q), who is tasked with running the LAPD’s new cold case division—a poorly funded, all-volunteer unit with the largest case load in the city. Ballard approaches these frozen-in-time cases with empathy and determination. When she uncovers a larger conspiracy during her investigations, she’ll lean on the assistance of her retired ally, Harry Bosch (Welliver), to navigate the dangers that threaten both her unit and her life.
Connelly, Michael Alaimo, and Kendall Sherwood executive produce. Henrik Bastin and Melissa Aouate executive produce for Fabel Entertainment, with Jasmine Russ as co-executive producer.
The untitled series follows Detective Renée Ballard (Q), who is tasked with running the LAPD’s new cold case division—a poorly funded, all-volunteer unit with the largest case load in the city. Ballard approaches these frozen-in-time cases with empathy and determination. When she uncovers a larger conspiracy during her investigations, she’ll lean on the assistance of her retired ally, Harry Bosch (Welliver), to navigate the dangers that threaten both her unit and her life.
Connelly, Michael Alaimo, and Kendall Sherwood executive produce. Henrik Bastin and Melissa Aouate executive produce for Fabel Entertainment, with Jasmine Russ as co-executive producer.
- 3/21/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
When Bosch ended its run on Prime Video, we didn't anticipate it would lead to a full-fledged franchise.
The latest series to enter development focuses on Detective Renée Ballard, who is tasked with running the LAPD's new cold case division.
The division is "a poorly funded, all-volunteer unit with the largest caseload in the city," Prime Video states in the series' description.
"Ballard approaches these frozen-in-time cases with empathy and determination.
"When she uncovers a larger conspiracy during her investigations, she'll lean on the assistance of her retired ally, Harry Bosch, to navigate the dangers that threaten both her unit and her life."
"From books to screen, Michael Connelly creates authentic and suspenseful stories, led by distinctive characters who make audiences care and connect," said Lauren Anderson, head of AVOD originals, unscripted, and targeted programming at Amazon MGM Studios.
"Renée Ballard is one of those characters. She instantly captivated...
The latest series to enter development focuses on Detective Renée Ballard, who is tasked with running the LAPD's new cold case division.
The division is "a poorly funded, all-volunteer unit with the largest caseload in the city," Prime Video states in the series' description.
"Ballard approaches these frozen-in-time cases with empathy and determination.
"When she uncovers a larger conspiracy during her investigations, she'll lean on the assistance of her retired ally, Harry Bosch, to navigate the dangers that threaten both her unit and her life."
"From books to screen, Michael Connelly creates authentic and suspenseful stories, led by distinctive characters who make audiences care and connect," said Lauren Anderson, head of AVOD originals, unscripted, and targeted programming at Amazon MGM Studios.
"Renée Ballard is one of those characters. She instantly captivated...
- 11/20/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Kendall Sherwood and Michale Alaimo (Photo credit: Courtney Lindberg)
Prime Video is continuing their collaboration with bestselling author Michael Connelly with a new Bosch spinoff. The untitled series will focus on Connelly’s Renée Ballard character and LAPD’s Cold Case Division.
“It is so exciting to bring Renée Ballard to the screen and to do it with Prime Video, my streaming partners for going on 10 years. This show will have the same authenticity and propulsive momentum of Bosch: Legacy. Fans of the books will love it,” said Michael Connelly.
Ballard is an LAPD detective who first appeared in Connelly’s 2017 novel The Late Show. The series will follow Ballard as the leader of LAPD’s new cold case division – “a poorly funded, all-volunteer unit with the largest case load in the city. Ballard approaches these frozen-in-time cases with empathy and determination. When she uncovers a larger conspiracy during her investigations,...
Prime Video is continuing their collaboration with bestselling author Michael Connelly with a new Bosch spinoff. The untitled series will focus on Connelly’s Renée Ballard character and LAPD’s Cold Case Division.
“It is so exciting to bring Renée Ballard to the screen and to do it with Prime Video, my streaming partners for going on 10 years. This show will have the same authenticity and propulsive momentum of Bosch: Legacy. Fans of the books will love it,” said Michael Connelly.
Ballard is an LAPD detective who first appeared in Connelly’s 2017 novel The Late Show. The series will follow Ballard as the leader of LAPD’s new cold case division – “a poorly funded, all-volunteer unit with the largest case load in the city. Ballard approaches these frozen-in-time cases with empathy and determination. When she uncovers a larger conspiracy during her investigations,...
- 11/19/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The Bosch universe is expanding. Prime Video has ordered a spinoff of its popular detective drama that will focus on Detective Renée Ballard and the LAPD’s cold case division.
‘Bosch’ spinoff to focus on LAPD’s cold case unit Titus Welliver in ‘Bosch’ | Aaron Epstein/Amazon Studios
The as-yet-untitled series will follow Ballard, an LAPD detective tasked with running the department’s new cold case division. It’s “a poorly funded, all-volunteer unit with the largest caseload in the city,” per the announcement, but “Ballard approaches these frozen-in-time cases with empathy and determination.”
The new show will have 10 episodes and premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Michael Alaimo and Kendall Sherwood will serve as showrunners. There’s no word yet on who will play Detective Ballard.
“From books to screen, Michael Connelly creates authentic and suspenseful stories, led by distinctive characters who make audiences care and connect,...
‘Bosch’ spinoff to focus on LAPD’s cold case unit Titus Welliver in ‘Bosch’ | Aaron Epstein/Amazon Studios
The as-yet-untitled series will follow Ballard, an LAPD detective tasked with running the department’s new cold case division. It’s “a poorly funded, all-volunteer unit with the largest caseload in the city,” per the announcement, but “Ballard approaches these frozen-in-time cases with empathy and determination.”
The new show will have 10 episodes and premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Michael Alaimo and Kendall Sherwood will serve as showrunners. There’s no word yet on who will play Detective Ballard.
“From books to screen, Michael Connelly creates authentic and suspenseful stories, led by distinctive characters who make audiences care and connect,...
- 11/18/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Today, Prime Video announced it has ordered the Untitled Renée Ballard project to series. The series is based on the work by New York Times best-selling author Michael Connelly. Connelly will executive produce under his Hieronymus Pictures banner alongside Fabel Entertainment. Michael Alaimo and Kendall Sherwood will both serve as showrunners. The 10-episode order of the drama series will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. The Untitled Renée Ballard series follows Detective Renée Ballard, who is tasked with running the LAPD’s new cold case division—a poorly funded, ... Read more...
- 11/18/2023
- by Thomas Miller
- Seat42F
Prime Video revealed that it has ordered the Untitled Renée Ballard project to series Friday.
Based on the work by New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly, who will executive produce under his Hieronymus Pictures banner alongside Fabel Entertainment, the show will be helmed by showrunners Michael Alaimo and Kendall Sherwood.
“It is so exciting to bring Renée Ballard to the screen and to do it with Prime Video, my streaming partners for going on 10 years,” Connelly said. “This show will have the same authenticity and propulsive momentum of Bosch: Legacy. Fans of the books will love it.”
The 10-episode order will premiere exclusively on Prime Video, following Detective Renée Ballard as she takes charge of the LAPD’s new cold case division, an under-funded all-volunteer unit with the largest caseload in the city. Per the show’s description, “When Ballard uncovers a larger conspiracy during her investigations, she’ll...
Based on the work by New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly, who will executive produce under his Hieronymus Pictures banner alongside Fabel Entertainment, the show will be helmed by showrunners Michael Alaimo and Kendall Sherwood.
“It is so exciting to bring Renée Ballard to the screen and to do it with Prime Video, my streaming partners for going on 10 years,” Connelly said. “This show will have the same authenticity and propulsive momentum of Bosch: Legacy. Fans of the books will love it.”
The 10-episode order will premiere exclusively on Prime Video, following Detective Renée Ballard as she takes charge of the LAPD’s new cold case division, an under-funded all-volunteer unit with the largest caseload in the city. Per the show’s description, “When Ballard uncovers a larger conspiracy during her investigations, she’ll...
- 11/17/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
More from the world of Bosch is coming to Prime Video. The streaming service has ordered the Untitled Renée Ballard project to series. It is based on the work by New York Times best-selling author Michael Connelly, who will serve as an executive producer under his Hieronymus Pictures banner alongside Fabel Entertainment. Michael Alaimo and Kendall Sherwood will serve as showrunners. This news comes just a week after the second season of the Bosch spinoff Legacy ended on Amazon Freevee; a third season was picked up in May. Prime Video has ordered 10 episodes of the series following Detective Renée Ballard, who is tasked with running the LAPD’s new cold case division — a poorly funded, all-volunteer unit with the largest caseload in ...
- 11/17/2023
- TV Insider
The Bosch legacy will continue to grow at Prime Video.
The streamer on Friday gave a formal series order to an untitled spinoff focused on LAPD detective Renée Ballard, a major character in Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch novels, TVLine has learned.
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Per the official announcement, the series will follow Detective Ballard, “who is tasked...
The streamer on Friday gave a formal series order to an untitled spinoff focused on LAPD detective Renée Ballard, a major character in Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch novels, TVLine has learned.
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Per the official announcement, the series will follow Detective Ballard, “who is tasked...
- 11/17/2023
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
The Bosch-iverse is growing.
Amazon’s Prime Video has placed a series order for a second spinoff of the crime drama. The untitled series will focus on Renée Ballard, an LAPD detective who’s a major character in several novels from author Michael Connelly, the creator of the Harry Bosch character and an executive producer on both Prime Video’s Bosch and its Freevee spinoff/sequel, Bosch: Legacy.
The pickup comes a week after Bosch: Legacy concluded its second season on Freevee.
Michael Alaimo (The Closer, The Man Who Fell to Earth) and Kendall Sherwood (Your Honor) will serve as showunners and executive producers on the new series. The two previously worked together on TNT’s Major Crimes. Connelly and Fabel Entertainment’s Henrik Bastin and Melissa Aouate, EPs of both Bosch series, will also executive produce. Fabel’s Jasmine Russ is a co-ep, as are Jamie Boscardin Martin,...
Amazon’s Prime Video has placed a series order for a second spinoff of the crime drama. The untitled series will focus on Renée Ballard, an LAPD detective who’s a major character in several novels from author Michael Connelly, the creator of the Harry Bosch character and an executive producer on both Prime Video’s Bosch and its Freevee spinoff/sequel, Bosch: Legacy.
The pickup comes a week after Bosch: Legacy concluded its second season on Freevee.
Michael Alaimo (The Closer, The Man Who Fell to Earth) and Kendall Sherwood (Your Honor) will serve as showunners and executive producers on the new series. The two previously worked together on TNT’s Major Crimes. Connelly and Fabel Entertainment’s Henrik Bastin and Melissa Aouate, EPs of both Bosch series, will also executive produce. Fabel’s Jasmine Russ is a co-ep, as are Jamie Boscardin Martin,...
- 11/17/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Amazon Prime Video has ordered a “Bosch” spinoff about the LAPD’s cold case division and Det. Renée Ballard.
The 10-episode series was first reported as being in the works at Amazon MGM Studios in February. Like “Bosch,” the series will be based on the work of author Michael Connelly.
Per the official description, the currently untitled series “follows Detective Renée Ballard, who is tasked with running the LAPD’s new cold case division—a poorly funded, all-volunteer unit with the largest case load in the city. Ballard approaches these frozen-in-time cases with empathy and determination. When she uncovers a larger conspiracy during her investigations, she’ll lean on the assistance of her retired ally, Harry Bosch, to navigate the dangers that threaten both her unit and her life.”
“It is so exciting to bring Renée Ballard to the screen and to do it with Prime Video, my streaming partners for going on 10 years,...
The 10-episode series was first reported as being in the works at Amazon MGM Studios in February. Like “Bosch,” the series will be based on the work of author Michael Connelly.
Per the official description, the currently untitled series “follows Detective Renée Ballard, who is tasked with running the LAPD’s new cold case division—a poorly funded, all-volunteer unit with the largest case load in the city. Ballard approaches these frozen-in-time cases with empathy and determination. When she uncovers a larger conspiracy during her investigations, she’ll lean on the assistance of her retired ally, Harry Bosch, to navigate the dangers that threaten both her unit and her life.”
“It is so exciting to bring Renée Ballard to the screen and to do it with Prime Video, my streaming partners for going on 10 years,...
- 11/17/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
The Bosch universe is expanding further. Prime Video has given a 10-episode series order to the Untitled Renée Ballard project, a Bosch spinoff about the LAPD’s Cold Case Division.
The newly greenlighted series is one of two projects inspired by the work of bestselling author Michael Connelly that has been in the works at Amazon MGM Studios since February. The other, the Untitled J. Edgar project, remains in development. It follows Harry Bosch’s former partner, Detective Jerry Edgar, who is tapped for an undercover FBI mission in Little Haiti, Miami.
The Untitled Renée Ballard project is centered around a character that has not appeared on the two Bosch series to date. It follows Detective Renée Ballard, who is tasked with running the LAPD’s new cold case division—a poorly funded, all-volunteer unit with the largest case load in the city. Ballard approaches these frozen-in-time cases with empathy and determination.
The newly greenlighted series is one of two projects inspired by the work of bestselling author Michael Connelly that has been in the works at Amazon MGM Studios since February. The other, the Untitled J. Edgar project, remains in development. It follows Harry Bosch’s former partner, Detective Jerry Edgar, who is tapped for an undercover FBI mission in Little Haiti, Miami.
The Untitled Renée Ballard project is centered around a character that has not appeared on the two Bosch series to date. It follows Detective Renée Ballard, who is tasked with running the LAPD’s new cold case division—a poorly funded, all-volunteer unit with the largest case load in the city. Ballard approaches these frozen-in-time cases with empathy and determination.
- 11/17/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Bosch vet Jamie Hector is officially locked in to headline the previously announced spinoff about Harry’s former partner, Detective Jerry Edgar.
It was in February when Amazon Studios first announced the expansion of the Harry Bosch universe with the development of two more dramas inspired by the work of best-selling author Michael Connelly. The first, the Untitled J. Edgar project, follows Hector’s character as he is tapped for an undercover FBI mission in Little Haiti, Miami.
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It was in February when Amazon Studios first announced the expansion of the Harry Bosch universe with the development of two more dramas inspired by the work of best-selling author Michael Connelly. The first, the Untitled J. Edgar project, follows Hector’s character as he is tapped for an undercover FBI mission in Little Haiti, Miami.
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- 5/1/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
If it feels like only yesterday that a big TV franchise with a loyal fanbase had multiple spin-off series confirmed for a large streaming service, then that would be because it pretty much was only yesterday. But before we’ve even had chance to fully process the news of Dexter’s universe-broadening return – has swept in to steal Paramount+ with Showtime’s thunder, announcing not one, but two all-new additions to the Boschverse.
Based on Michael Connelly’s hugely successful crime novels, the original Bosch – which stars Titus Welliver’s Detective Jerry Edgar and LAPD Detective Renee Ballard, a prominent character in Connelly’s books who we’ve yet to see on screen, are in the works. Check out the loglines for the two as-yet-untitled shows below:
First up here’s the info on the Untitled J. Edgar Show: “A police drama following Harry Bosch’s former partner, Detective Jerry Edgar,...
Based on Michael Connelly’s hugely successful crime novels, the original Bosch – which stars Titus Welliver’s Detective Jerry Edgar and LAPD Detective Renee Ballard, a prominent character in Connelly’s books who we’ve yet to see on screen, are in the works. Check out the loglines for the two as-yet-untitled shows below:
First up here’s the info on the Untitled J. Edgar Show: “A police drama following Harry Bosch’s former partner, Detective Jerry Edgar,...
- 2/8/2023
- by Jordan King
- Empire - TV
“Bosch” is a full-fledged TV universe now. The long-running police procedural starring Titus Welliver is getting two new spinoff series from Amazon Studios.
Currently untitled, the two series in development at Amazon are based on characters created by Michael Connelly in his series of Henry Bosch detective novels. One will focus on Jerry Edgar, a LAPD detective and Bosch’s former partner. Jamie Hector, best known for “The Wire,” played the character in all seven seasons of the original “Bosch” series.
The second show will star the character of Renee Ballard, who first appeared in Connelly’s 2017’s novel “The Late Show” and crossed over with Bosch in 2018 book “Dark Sacred Night.” Ballard, a detective and mentee of Bosch, was never featured on the original show.
“Bosch” ran from 2014 to 2021, and is Amazon’s longest-running original series. Although the show technically ended after Season 7, it has effectively lived on via...
Currently untitled, the two series in development at Amazon are based on characters created by Michael Connelly in his series of Henry Bosch detective novels. One will focus on Jerry Edgar, a LAPD detective and Bosch’s former partner. Jamie Hector, best known for “The Wire,” played the character in all seven seasons of the original “Bosch” series.
The second show will star the character of Renee Ballard, who first appeared in Connelly’s 2017’s novel “The Late Show” and crossed over with Bosch in 2018 book “Dark Sacred Night.” Ballard, a detective and mentee of Bosch, was never featured on the original show.
“Bosch” ran from 2014 to 2021, and is Amazon’s longest-running original series. Although the show technically ended after Season 7, it has effectively lived on via...
- 2/7/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Amazon Studios is expanding Michael Connelly’s Bosch TV universe with two spinoffs currently in development — one focused on “Bosch” mainstay Jerry Edgar and the other on Connelly’s newest protagonist, Renee Ballard.
The first untitled spinoff will sees Jerry Edgar, Harry Bosch’s former partner, tapped for an undercover FBI mission in Little Haiti, Miami. Per the logline, “In this glamorous city, he is forced to balance his new life with the gritty underbelly of the city, while being chased by his mysterious past.”
The cast isn’t lined up just yet, but Jamie Hector, who played J. Edgar on all 7 seasons of “Bosch” and returned for a cameo during the first season of the sequel series “Bosch: Legacy,” is in talks to return, TheWrap has confirmed.
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The second series will focus...
The first untitled spinoff will sees Jerry Edgar, Harry Bosch’s former partner, tapped for an undercover FBI mission in Little Haiti, Miami. Per the logline, “In this glamorous city, he is forced to balance his new life with the gritty underbelly of the city, while being chased by his mysterious past.”
The cast isn’t lined up just yet, but Jamie Hector, who played J. Edgar on all 7 seasons of “Bosch” and returned for a cameo during the first season of the sequel series “Bosch: Legacy,” is in talks to return, TheWrap has confirmed.
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- 2/7/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Bosch fans, rejoice! Amazon‘s universe, inspired by the work of best-selling author Michael Connolly, is expanding with two Bosch spinoffs. The first project is an Untitled J. Edgar spinoff, following Harry Bosch’s former partner, Detective Jerry Edgar, who accepts an undercover FBI mission in Little Haiti, Miami. In this new locale, Edgar explores a gorgeous metropolis while balancing his life with the criminal element of the dreamy area. It’s rather inspiring to be in a new place until his past comes back to haunt him, making his new assignment more difficult than anticipated. According to Deadline, Jamie Hector, who plays Detective Jerry Edgar on Bosch and Bosch: Legacy, is in talks to reprise his role.
There’s also an Untitled Renee Ballard project in development. Detective Renee Ballard is in charge of the LAPD’s cold case sector. In addition to bringing dormant cases to a conclusion...
There’s also an Untitled Renee Ballard project in development. Detective Renee Ballard is in charge of the LAPD’s cold case sector. In addition to bringing dormant cases to a conclusion...
- 2/7/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
If there's one thing we've learned from this week, networks and streamers are big on franchises.
Showtime expanded the Dexter franchise, with several spinoffs entering development.
That same day, the premium cabler also confirmed spinoffs of Billions -- appropriately titled Millions and Trillions -- were in the works.
Now, Amazon Studios is expanding the universe is one of its most popular properties.
According to Deadline, the Bosch franchise is set to balloon with two new spinoffs entering development.
Shows focused on star Jamie Hector's Detective Jerry Edgar, and the yet-to-be-cast LAPD Detective Renee Ballard are in the mix.
We have some plot details below.
Untitled J. Edgar show
A police drama following Harry Bosch's former partner, Detective Jerry Edgar, who is tapped for an undercover FBI mission in Little Haiti, Miami.
In this glamorous city, he is forced to balance his new life with the gritty underbelly of the city,...
Showtime expanded the Dexter franchise, with several spinoffs entering development.
That same day, the premium cabler also confirmed spinoffs of Billions -- appropriately titled Millions and Trillions -- were in the works.
Now, Amazon Studios is expanding the universe is one of its most popular properties.
According to Deadline, the Bosch franchise is set to balloon with two new spinoffs entering development.
Shows focused on star Jamie Hector's Detective Jerry Edgar, and the yet-to-be-cast LAPD Detective Renee Ballard are in the mix.
We have some plot details below.
Untitled J. Edgar show
A police drama following Harry Bosch's former partner, Detective Jerry Edgar, who is tapped for an undercover FBI mission in Little Haiti, Miami.
In this glamorous city, he is forced to balance his new life with the gritty underbelly of the city,...
- 2/7/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Stand back, new Dcu. The Bosch Universe is possibly expanding further.
Amazon Studios has announced that it is developing two new shows inspired by the work of best-selling author Michael Connelly, whose Harry Bosch novels of course already gave us Bosch (which ran seven seasons on Prime Video) and then Bosch: Legacy (currently between Seasons 1 and 2 on Freevee).
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One of the...
Amazon Studios has announced that it is developing two new shows inspired by the work of best-selling author Michael Connelly, whose Harry Bosch novels of course already gave us Bosch (which ran seven seasons on Prime Video) and then Bosch: Legacy (currently between Seasons 1 and 2 on Freevee).
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One of the...
- 2/7/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Amazon is developing two new series set within the “Bosch” universe.
Variety has learned that Amazon Studios is currently developing shows based on the Michael Connelly characters Jerry Edgar and Renee Ballard. Edgar was portrayed by Jamie Hector throughout the seven season run of “Bosch,” while Ballard has never been featured onscreen before. According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, Hector is poised to reprise the role of Edgar in the new show.
The move to expand “Bosch” is not unexpected. The original series ran for seven seasons on Prime Video until 2021, making it the longest-running Amazon series to date. The spinoff series “Bosch: Legacy,” which saw Titus Welliver return as Harry Bosch, debuted on Amazon Freevee in 2022. A second season is slated to premiere in fall 2023. It has not yet been decided if the two new shows, should they be picked up to series, would air on Prime Video or Freevee.
Variety has learned that Amazon Studios is currently developing shows based on the Michael Connelly characters Jerry Edgar and Renee Ballard. Edgar was portrayed by Jamie Hector throughout the seven season run of “Bosch,” while Ballard has never been featured onscreen before. According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, Hector is poised to reprise the role of Edgar in the new show.
The move to expand “Bosch” is not unexpected. The original series ran for seven seasons on Prime Video until 2021, making it the longest-running Amazon series to date. The spinoff series “Bosch: Legacy,” which saw Titus Welliver return as Harry Bosch, debuted on Amazon Freevee in 2022. A second season is slated to premiere in fall 2023. It has not yet been decided if the two new shows, should they be picked up to series, would air on Prime Video or Freevee.
- 2/7/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Expanding TV universes is the hottest trend right now. Bosch, one of the early adopters with Bosch: Legacy, is forging ahead with two police dramas inspired by the work of bestselling author Michael Connelly, which are in development at Amazon Studios.
The first, the Untitled J. Edgar project, follows Harry Bosch’s former partner, Detective Jerry Edgar, who is tapped for an undercover FBI mission in Little Haiti, Miami. In this glamorous city, he is forced to balance his new life with the gritty underbelly of the city, while being chased by his mysterious past.
Jamie Hector, who starred opposite Titus Welliver on the original Bosch series, is in talks to reprise his role in the offshoot, I hear.
The second drama, the Untitled Renee Ballard project, centers around a character that has not appeared on the two Bosch series to date, Detective Renee Ballard, who is tasked with running...
The first, the Untitled J. Edgar project, follows Harry Bosch’s former partner, Detective Jerry Edgar, who is tapped for an undercover FBI mission in Little Haiti, Miami. In this glamorous city, he is forced to balance his new life with the gritty underbelly of the city, while being chased by his mysterious past.
Jamie Hector, who starred opposite Titus Welliver on the original Bosch series, is in talks to reprise his role in the offshoot, I hear.
The second drama, the Untitled Renee Ballard project, centers around a character that has not appeared on the two Bosch series to date, Detective Renee Ballard, who is tasked with running...
- 2/7/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Amazon, which has already spent piles of money on rights to build Lord of the Rings and Tomb Raider franchises, is expanding its Bosch world with two more shows in the works.
The retail giant’s in-house studio has put spinoffs revolving around star Jamie Hector’s Detective Jerry Edgar and the yet-to-be cast LAPD Detective Renee Ballard, the latter of whom is a prominent character in exec producer/author Michael Connelly’s novels.
The untitled J. Edgar and Renee Ballard shows are the third and fourth projects in Amazon’s larger Bosch franchise. The flagship series ran for seven seasons on Amazon proper and starred Titus Welliver as the titular cop. A spinoff featuring Welliver and Hector, Bosch: Legacy, will launch its second season on Amazon’s free ad-supported television platform, Freevee.
It’s unclear if the two new projects, both of which are currently in the development stages,...
The retail giant’s in-house studio has put spinoffs revolving around star Jamie Hector’s Detective Jerry Edgar and the yet-to-be cast LAPD Detective Renee Ballard, the latter of whom is a prominent character in exec producer/author Michael Connelly’s novels.
The untitled J. Edgar and Renee Ballard shows are the third and fourth projects in Amazon’s larger Bosch franchise. The flagship series ran for seven seasons on Amazon proper and starred Titus Welliver as the titular cop. A spinoff featuring Welliver and Hector, Bosch: Legacy, will launch its second season on Amazon’s free ad-supported television platform, Freevee.
It’s unclear if the two new projects, both of which are currently in the development stages,...
- 2/7/2023
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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