The Presumed Innocent cast features Jake Gyllenhaal, Ruth Negga and Bill Camp. This info article contains minor spoilers and cast/character summaries for David E. Kelley’s 2024 Apple TV+ miniseries. Check out more streaming guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category, and then browse complete soundtrack song listings in the Soundtracks of Cinema section.

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Presumed Innocent explores a murder mystery in Chicago. When a female prosecutor shows up dead, her former lover becomes the number one suspect. The narrative follows a man named Rusty as he defends his reputation while trying to clear his name. Here’s every actor and character in Presumed Innocent, an adaptation of Scott Turow’s 1987 novel.

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Presumed Innocent Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal as Rusty Sabich

Character Profile: A Chicago prosecutor. He is a married man who investigates the murder of a colleague/former lover. Rusty emerges as a prime suspect upon admitting that he was obsessed the victim.

Gyllenhaal’s Resume: Donnie Darko in Donnie Darko (2001), Jack Twist in Brokeback Mountain (2005), Louis Bloom in Nightcrawler (2014), Quentin Beck/Mysterio in Spider-Man: Far from Home (2019), Dalton in Road House (2024)

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Presumed Innocent Cast: Ruth Negga as Barbara Sabich

Character Profile: Rusty’s wife. She tries to offer emotional support during a murder investigation. Barbara struggles with her feelings due to Rusty’s past affair.

Negga’s Resume: Raina in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013-18), Mildred in Loving (2016), Tulip O’Hare/Lucy in Preacher(2016-19), Helen Lantos in Ad Astra (2019), Sophie in Good Grief (2023)

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Presumed Innocent Cast: Bill Camp as Raymond Horgan

Character Profile: Rusty’s boss. He is a district attorney who loses a campaign. Raymond vows to live a life of meaning.

Camp’s Resume: Radburn in 12 Years a Slave (2013), Dennis Box in The Night Of  (2016), Detective Garrity in Joker (2019), Mr. Shaibel in The Queen’s Gambit (2020), Ray Loewen in The Burial (2023)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘Sugar’

Presumed Innocent Cast: O-T Fagbenle as Nico Della Guardia

Character Profile: A Chicago politician. He defeats Raymond in an election. Nico is known for delaying legal procedures.

Fagbenle’s Resume: Luke Bankole in The Handmaid’s Tale (2017-22), Maxxx in Maxxx (2020), Mason in Black Widow (2021), Barack Obama in The First Lady (2022), Isaac in Loot (2024)

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Presumed Innocent Cast: Chase Infiniti as Jaden Sabich

Character Profile: Rusty and Barbara’s daughter. She struggles emotionally after learning about her father’s affair.

Infiniti’s Resume: TV Debut in Presumed Innocent

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Presumed Innocent Cast: Nana Mensah as Alana Rodriguez

Character Profile: Rusty’s friend. She is a detective who gets taken off the focal murder case. Alana helps Rusty sort through evidence.

Mensah’s Resume: Sade in An African City (2014), Sally Palermo in Madam Secretary (2017-18), Amara Josephine Achola in 13 Reasons Why (2019-20), Mistress Mira in Bonding (2021), Billie Appiah in The Diplomat (2023)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘Constellation’

Presumed Innocent Cast: Renate Reinsve as Carolyn Polhemus

Character Profile: A murder victim. She was a prosecutor known for her tough personality and political ambitions. Carolyn dies from blunt force trauma after ending an affair with Rusty.

Reinsve’s Resume: Renate in Oslo, August 31st (2011), Line in Welcome to Norway (2016), Anemone in Best før (2017-19), Julie in The Worst Person in the World (2021), Ingrid in A Different Man (2024)

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Presumed Innocent Cast: Peter Sarsgaard as Tommy Molto

Character Profile: Rusty’s colleague. He emerges as the new chief deputy prosecutor. Tommy clashes with Rusty while investigating Carolyn’s death.

Sarsgaard’s Resume: Mark in Garden State (2014), Clyde Martin in Kinsey (2014), Alan Troy in Jarhead (2005), Bobby Kennedy in Jackie (2016), Rick Mountcastle in Dopesick (2021)

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Presumed Innocent Cast: Kingston Rumi Southwick as Kyle Sabich

Character Profile: Rusty and Barbara’s son. He gets angry after learning about his father’s affair.

Southwick’s Resume: Josh Stevens in 9 Full Moons (2013)

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Presumed Innocent Cast: Elizabeth Marvel as Lorraine Horgan

Character Profile: Raymond’s wife. She feels secondary to her husband’s job.

Marvel’s Resume: Sandy Pfarrer in Burn After Reading (2008), 40-Year-Old Mattie in True Grit (2010), Mrs. Jolly in Lincoln (2012), President Elizabeth Keane in Homeland (2016-18), Jackie Ponder in Love & Death (2023)

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The Presumed Innocent cast also includes:

• Noma Dumezweni as Judge Lyttle
• Gabby Beans as Mya Winslow
• Virginia Kull as Eugenia
• Matthew Alan as Dalton Caldwell
• Tate Birchmore as Michael Caldwell
• Roberta Bassin as Mrs. Lancaster
• James Hiroyuki Liao as Herbert Kumagai
• Lily Rabe as Dr. Liz Rush
• Marco Rodríguez as Brian Ratzer
• MARS as Jeanine
• Mark Harelik as Liam Reynolds
• Sarunas J. Jackson as Clifton
• Bryan Gallo as Reporter Jones
• Bridget Oberlin as Reporter Lisa James
• Eileen Álvarez as Laura Ratzer

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.