The cast of Paramount+’s upcoming legal thriller just gained a major player. Josh Lucas is officially set to star alongside Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning in Discretion, an eight-episode series produced by A24. The project recently secured a straight-to-series order under the streaming platform’s new leadership team of Cindy Holland and Jane Wiseman.
Production is scheduled to kick off in 2026, bringing a high-stakes Texas corporate thriller to the screen. The core details surrounding the adaptation are coming into focus.
- The Premise: Set in Dallas, the story follows Lenny (Fanning), a summer associate who uncovers a web of non-disclosure agreements hiding a dangerous corporate secret.
- The Conflict: Her discovery puts her directly at odds with Sharon (Kidman), a powerful firm partner, shattering their mentor-protégé relationship.
- The Creative Team: Novelist Chandler Baker is adapting her own New York Times bestselling book for the screen and acting as an executive producer.
The news of Josh Lucas joining the roster adds another layer to an already high-profile reunion. Kidman and Fanning previously shared the screen in Sofia Coppola’s 2017 remake of The Beguiled and the sci-fi comedy How to Talk to Girls at Parties. And they are not stopping there. The duo is already collaborating on another A24 television adaptation, Margo’s Got Money Troubles, for Apple TV+.
A24’s television division continues to push its premium output. The indie studio snatched up the rights to Baker’s thriller in what was described as a highly competitive situation, outbidding several rivals before placing the show at Paramount+. Lucas stepping into the Dallas courtroom setting solidifies a core cast built to carry the tension.