Katherine Waterston Joins 9/11 Heroes Legal Drama

Katherine Waterston has joined the cast of Paramount+'s six-episode limited series, The Best of Us. The show is currently filming in New York City and is inspired by the significant legal fight for justice for 9/11 heroes. Waterston will portray Amy Smith, the soon-to-be ex-wife of lead character Jason Smith, played by Jeremy Strong.

The series, written by Tobias Lindholm and Frank Pugliese, dramatizes a landmark case that spanned nearly a decade. This legal war ultimately secured almost $1 billion in compensation for first responders who became seriously ill due to their work at Ground Zero.

Jeremy Strong stars as Jason Smith, a distinguished class-action lawyer who risked everything against entrenched institutions. The narrative will explore the politics, corruption, and betrayal involved, set against the bravery of emergency workers during the World Trade Center's collapse. The ensemble cast also includes Barry Pepper, Andrea Riseborough, Neal Huff, Gaby Hoffmann, Sky Yang, and John Slattery.