Jurnee Smollett to Star in New Apple TV+ Series 'Firebug'
The drama, developed by Dennis Lehane, follows detectives pursuing serial arsonists in the Pacific Northwest.
- Jurnee Smollett joins the cast of 'Firebug,' an Apple TV+ drama series starring Taron Egerton.
- The series, developed and executive produced by Dennis Lehane, follows a troubled detective and an enigmatic arson investigator pursuing serial arsonists in the Pacific Northwest.
- 'Firebug' is inspired by true events and a podcast of the same name, blending real-life events with fictional storytelling.
- Smollett, known for her role in 'Lovecraft Country,' will play Michelle, a rising star detective.
- The project is the latest from Apple Studios, joining other high-profile projects like 'Black Bird' and Martin Scorsese’s 'Killers of the Flower Moon.'