Netflix gives orders David E. Kelley's The Lincoln Lawyer adaptation, starring Manuel Garcia-Rulfo

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After the series based on Michael Connelly’s bestselling novels failed to get off the ground at CBS, Netflix has picked up a new iteration, starring the Mexican-born Garcia-Rulfo with the show honoring the story's Latinx origins. “I’m excited to announce that after a bit of a journey, Mickey Haller will come to life once again on screen – this time in the TV series adaptation of The Lincoln Lawyer coming to Netflix and starring the wonderful and talented Manuel Garcia-Rulfo,” Connelly said in blog post tied to the pickup. Connelly adds: "Manuel is the ideal Mickey Haller, who is following in the footsteps of his attorney father with the showmanship of his Mexican movie star mother,” Connelly wrote. “He brings a powerful dynamic and dimension to the role – one that aligns with the books and brings authenticity to the Latinx heritage and roots of this Los Angeles-based story."