Hugh Laurie Joins HBO's Louise Woodward True-Crime Series

Hugh Laurie has joined the cast of HBO's "The Trial of Louise Woodward," a new true-crime limited series. Laurie will play Judge Hiller B. Zobel, the Massachusetts Superior Court judge who oversaw the controversial 1997 murder trial.

The series delves into the shocking story of an 18-year-old British au pair, portrayed by Catriona Chandler, accused of shaking to death a baby in her care. This case sparked a significant international media frenzy.

Laurie's involvement marks his third collaboration with HBO, having previously starred in the comedies "Veep" and "Avenue 5." The ensemble cast also features Joanne Froggatt as Louise's mother, Meghann Fahy and Sagar Radia as the victim's parents, and Chloë Sevigny as Louise's defense attorney.

Matthew Barry created the series and serves as showrunner. Susanne Bier directs all episodes. The production companies behind the series are Big Light Productions and Anton TV.