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9/11 Responders' Fight for Justice on Screen
26 Aug
Summary
- A new series will dramatize the decade-long legal fight for 9/11 responders.
- The series focuses on securing nearly $1 billion for ill first responders.
- John Slattery and Jeremy Strong lead the cast in this Paramount+ series.
A gripping six-episode limited series, "The Best of Us," is coming to Paramount+, dramatizing the arduous legal fight for 9/11 first responders. This upcoming series chronicles a landmark case that fundamentally reshaped the pursuit of accountability.
The narrative centers on a nearly decade-long legal war aimed at securing almost $1 billion in compensation. This compensation is designated for first responders who suffered severe illnesses in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks.
Jeremy Strong stars as Jason Smith, a prominent class-action lawyer who risked his career to challenge powerful institutions. He exposes the complex web of politics, greed, corruption, and betrayal involved.
John Slattery joins the cast as James Leavitt, a seasoned defense lawyer representing City Hall against Smith's class-action lawsuit. The series also features Barry Pepper, Andrea Riseborough, Neal Huff, Gaby Hoffmann, and Sky Yang in supporting roles.
Written and directed by Tobias Lindholm, and co-written by Frank Pugliese, "The Best of Us" is produced by Paramount Television Studios and Sister. Jeremy Strong also serves as an executive producer.
