The Rainmaker (TV series)
| The Rainmaker | |
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Promotional release poster | |
| Genre | Legal drama |
| Based on | The Rainmaker by John Grisham |
| Developed by | Michael Seitzman Jason Richman[1] |
| Showrunner | Michael Seitzman[2] |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Production companies | Maniac Productions Don't Tell Mom Productions Wild Atlantic Pictures Blumhouse Television Lionsgate Television |
| Original release | |
| Network | USA Network |
The Rainmaker is an upcoming television legal drama series. Based on John Grisham's 1995 novel of the same name and starring John Slattery, it is scheduled to premiere on USA Network on August 15, 2025.
Premise
A hotshot young lawyer is fired from his prestigious white-collar firm and signs on with a small-time ambulance chaser and her less-than-honest paralegal who work out of a converted former restaurant. He soon finds himself facing off against his former employer in court when he takes on a wrongful death suit involving a Black man who died while undergoing hospital care.
Cast
Main
- John Slattery as Leo F. Drummond
- Milo Callaghan as Rudy Baylor
- Madison Iseman as Sarah Plankmore
- Lana Parrilla as Jocelyn "Bruiser" Stone
- P. J. Byrne as Deck Shifflet
- Robyn Cara as Kelly Riker
- Dan Fogler as Melvin Pritcher
- Wade Briggs as Brad Noonan
Recurring
- Tommie Earl Jenkins as Prince Thomas
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by [1] | Original release date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | TBA | Michael Seitzman & Jason Richman | August 15, 2025[2] | TBD |
| 2 | TBA | TBA | Michael Seitzman | TBA | TBD |
| 3 | TBA | TBA | Barbara Curry & Michael Seitzman | TBA | TBD |
| 4 | TBA | TBA | Michael Seitzman | TBA | TBD |
| 5 | TBA | TBA | Julia Cohen | TBA | TBD |
| 6 | TBA | TBA | Wendy Mericle | TBA | TBD |
| 7 | TBA | TBA | Michael Seitzman | TBA | TBD |
| 8 | TBA | TBA | Johnny Richardson | TBA | TBD |
| 9 | TBA | TBA | Michael Seitzman & Julia Cohen | TBA | TBD |
| 10 | TBA | TBA | Michael Seitzman | TBA | TBD |
Production
Development
In 2018, it was reported that a television series adaptation of The Rainmaker was being developed by Michael Seitzman and Jason Richman for Hulu with ABC Studios. The series was slated to be set in a shared universe with an adaptation of another John Grisham novel, Rogue Lawyer; both series would have been produced concurrently and contain an intertwining storyline with shared characters, and would have been able to be watched on a parallel or standalone basis.[3] The parallel series concept did not go forward with Hulu.[4]
After signing a first-look deal with Blumhouse Television in 2021,[5] Seitzman began developing The Rainmaker as a standalone project with the studio. Blumhouse would offer it to Lionsgate Television, and USA Network would order it to series in June 2024. Deadline reported that the series was considered part of a pivot by the channel back towards producing original dramas in the vein of its previous "blue sky" era.[4]
A trailer and premiere date were released on June 4, 2025.[2]
Casting
On August 12, 2024, it was announced that John Slattery would star as Leo F. Drummond.[6] Two days later, it was announced that Madison Iseman would star as Sarah Plankmore.[7] On August 20, 2024, it was announced that Milo Callaghan would star as the leading role of Rudy Baylor.[8] The next day, it was reported that Lana Parrilla would star as Jocelyn "Bruiser" Stone,[9] and the following day, it was reported that P. J. Byrne would star as Deck Shifflet.[10] On September 4, 2024, it was reported that Robyn Cara would star as Kelly Riker.[11] On September 12, 2024, it was announced that Dan Fogler would star as Melvin Pritcher.[12] On September 27, 2024, it was announced that Wade Briggs would star as Brad Noonan.[13] On October 23, 2024, it was reported that Tommie Earl Jenkins would play Prince Thomas in a recurring role.[14]
Broadcast
The series is scheduled to premiere on USA Network on August 15, 2025.[2]
In Canada, Bell Media confirmed that the series would air on its local version of USA Network.[15][16]
References
- ^ a b "The Rainmaker". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Petski, Denise (2025-06-04). "'The Rainmaker' Legal Drama Sets Premiere Date At USA Network; Unveils First Trailer". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2018-12-04). "Hulu Developing John Grisham Universe Multi-Series Project From Michael Seitzman, Jason Richman & ABC Studios". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (2024-06-12). "'The Rainmaker' Series From Michael Seitzman Ordered By USA Network In Scripted Relaunch". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2021-01-26). "Michael Seitzman Inks First-Look TV Deal With Blumhouse". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (August 12, 2024). "'The Rainmaker' Series Casts John Slattery as Iconic John Grisham Character". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (August 14, 2024). "'The Rainmaker' Series Adds Madison Iseman As Series Regular". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (August 24, 2024). "Milo Callaghan Cast as Rudy Baylor in 'The Rainmaker'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (August 21, 2024). "Lana Parrilla Joins USA Network's 'The Rainmaker' As Series Regular". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (August 22, 2024). "P.J. Byrne Joins Cast Of USA Network's 'The Rainmaker'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (September 4, 2024). "'Bodkin' Star Robyn Cara Joins 'The Rainmaker' In Series Regular Role". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (September 12, 2024). "'The Rainmaker' Adds Dan Fogler As Series Regular". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (September 27, 2024). "'The Rainmaker' TV Series at USA Network Casts Wade Briggs (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (October 23, 2024). "Tommie Earl Jenkins Set To Recur In USA Network's 'The Rainmaker'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ "Bell Media's Discovery Channel Rebrands as USA Network in Canada on January 1 with a Blockbuster Mix of Programming". Bell Media. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
- ^ Bell Media (October 17, 2024). "Bell Media Brings Powerhouse Brands USA Network and Oxygen True Crime to Canada" (Press release). Retrieved October 17, 2024.