Prime Video has given a 10-episode collection order to an untitled Bosch spinoff collection centered round bestselling creator Michael Connelly‘s character Renée Ballard.
The collection will observe the LAPD’s Cold Case Division, which Ballard is a part of. Ballard relies on precise Los Angeles Police Department Det. Mitzi Roberts.
The Ballard collection is one in all two initiatives impressed by Connelly’s work which were within the works at Amazon MGM Studios since February. The different, which is one other yet-to-be-titled present centering on Connolly’s Jerry Edgar character (Harry Bosch’s former associate), stays in improvement. According to Deadline, Edgar is recruited for an undercover FBI mission in Little Haiti, Miami within the collection.
Renée Ballard has so far not appeared on both of the 2 Bosch collection to this point. The new collection will observe Ballard as she runs the LAPD’s poorly funded, all-volunteer chilly case unit. When she uncovers a bigger conspiracy throughout her investigations, she is going to open up to a retired Harry Bosch (who has been performed by Titus Welliver) to assist her navigate a life-threatening state of affairs.
Connelly will government produce the brand new collection beneath his Hieronymus Pictures banner alongside Fabel Entertainment’s Henrik Bastin and Melissa Aouate. Michael Alaimo (The Closer, The Man Who Fell To Earth) and Kendall Sherwood (Major Crimes, Your Honor) will each function showrunners.
Fabel Entertainment’s Jasmine Russ will co-executive produce alongside Jamie Boscardin Martin and Trey Batchelor , in addition to Theresa Snider for Hieronymus Pictures.
“From books to display screen, Michael Connelly creates genuine and suspenseful tales, led by distinctive characters who make audiences care and join. Renée Ballard is a kind of characters. She immediately captivated readers with hints of a troubled previous and a protecting layer of idiosyncrasies she developed to outlive,” mentioned Lauren Anderson, head of AVOD originals, unscripted, and focused programming at Amazon MGM Studios. “We look ahead to increasing the Bosch universe with Michael and introducing viewers to Ballard’s private strategy to pursuing justice.”
“It is so thrilling to deliver Renée Ballard to the display screen and to do it with Prime Video, my streaming companions for happening 10 years,” added Connelly. “This present could have the identical authenticity and propulsive momentum of Bosch: Legacy. Fans of the books will like it.”
“Alaimo and Sherwood have finished an unimaginable job bringing Renée to life, and making a present that feels up to date and recent whereas honoring the Michael Connelly Universe,” mentioned Henrik Bastin, Executive Producer and CEO, Fabel Entertainment. “As the producers of Bosch and Bosch: Legacy, we’re positive followers will love this new installment within the franchise.”
