'The Good Lawyer', a spin-off of the critically acclaimed series 'The Good Doctor', is in the works at ABC.
ABC has ordered a law-themed and female-led spinoff series of The Good Doctor titled The Good Lawyer, Deadline reports. The new show will include original production executives from The Good Doctor, including David Shore and Liz Friedman. The news comes not long after the spin-off of fellow hit ABC series, The Rookie, was announced.
The Good Doctor stars Freddie Highmore as surgeon Dr. Shaun Murphy, an autistic surgical resident with savant abilities. With encouragement, he eventually decides to move to the city to work under the tutelage of Dr. Aaron Glassman at the well-regarded St. Bonaventure Hospital. With skepticism from his colleagues regarding his ability to do the job, the young doctor must find a way to connect with those around him and prove his skills to the rest of the surgical team.
COLLIDER VIDEO OF THE DAY The Good Lawyer will follow a somewhat similar character with Joni, a lawyer hired onto the law firm that represents Dr. Glassman and Dr. Murphy. As an eager young lawyer with OCD tendencies that affect every aspect of her life, Joni faces discrimination in the workplace and must fight to keep her job. Her cynical boss and seasoned lawyer, Janet, is hesitant to trust her due to her disorder.
The spinoff is based on an original idea, as the Korean series which The Good Doctor is based on did not have a spinoff. Friedman will serve as executive producer along with Shore and Eric Gunn, who will executive produce for Shore Z Prods. Sony Pictures TV will also produce the series alongside Shore Z.
Until more news on the spinoff, check out the trailer for Season 5 of The Good Doctor in the video below:
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