Much-awaited Presumed Innocent season 2 now has an exciting update on filming status. According to Apple TV, the show has now officially begun production. The update signals that fan excitement is about to soar high. With a powerful story, the series offers slow-burn tension, fitting casting, brilliant acting performances, and morally thorny courtroom drama.Apple TV finally announces the production update on Presumed Innocent Season 2Presumed Innocent is a project by David E. Kelley. It debuted as an adaptation of Scott Turow’s 1987 novel. This was previously rendered onto the screen in the 1990 film starring Harrison Ford.The decision to serialize the story is fitting for today's audience which has evolved through fast-paced OTT shows and binge habits. Jake Gyllenhaal featured in the lead role playing prosecutor Rusty Sabich.In the story of Season 1, Rusty Sabich is a man who lost his professional authority after being accused of a murder case.The newly announced production update teases that the story is not a continuation but a fresh chapter. The series is pivoting into an anthology-style format.The upcoming installment will adapt Dissection of a Murder, bringing new moral chaos and a lot of mystery. This format holds together the show's slow-burning thematic core: power, ambition, guilt, and the limits of justice.Rachel Brosnahan has been cast as the new lead, hinting at a new experience for the viewers. Rachel often brings an emotional depth and intellect to characters.Brosnahan’s casting for Season 2 further cements the show's aim: it does not want to remain stuck but wants to creatively engage. She will be joined by a talented cast that includes Courtney B. Vance, and Lesley-Ann Brandt, Jack Reynor, Matthew Rhys and Fiona Shaw.Presumed Innocent Season 1 (Image via YouTube/@AppleTV)With such a strong ensemble a thrilling courtroom dynamic is palpable.The anthology approach opens the door for Presumed Innocent to evolve into a long-running project; however, whether the Second season gathers equal or more positive reviews is yet to be seen.Renewal decisions for any show depend on the show's reception and success. For Presumed Innocent, too, the debut season's popularity was important. Apart from the solid viewership, the first season of the show was appreciated for strong performances by its cast.The show employed a different approach. It did not engage with the pacing of legal procedural dramas but lets the drama cook slowly. This aligns neatly with Apple TV+’s broader effort toward prestige storytelling.Specific plot details for Season 2 cannot be known until the show releases further details. But the latest update shows promise and progress. The creative team is aiming to preserve the psychological intensity that defined the first season.Main castRachel Brosnahan as Leila ReynoldsJack ReynorMatthew RhysFiona ShawCourtney B. VanceLesley-Ann BrandtRecurring castJohn MagaroMichael Hsu Rosen