Summary
- Ballard spin-off of Bosch: Legacy premieres July 9 with all 10 episodes released at once.
- Michael Connelly endorses the Ballard show, promises ‘really, really good’ show after watching every episode.
- Maggie Q was praised by Connelly for her role as Renee Ballard.
The thrilling spin-off of “Bosch: Legacy,” titled “Ballard,” is scheduled to premiere on July 9. All ten episodes will simultaneously become available on Amazon Prime Video. In this series, Maggie Q portrays Renee Ballard, a former robbery-homicide detective who now leads an understaffed cold case squad, partnering with Thomas Laffont, played by John Carroll Lynch. Michael Connelly, the creator of the original series, will serve as an executive producer for Ballard, and he has shared his thoughts on the upcoming spin-off show.
Michael Connelly recently spoke with the Los Angeles Times and shared that fans can look forward to the upcoming spin-off of Ballard, as it’s set to be released in just over six weeks. Despite being tempered by the cancellation of Bosch: Legacy on Amazon, Connelly’s endorsement offers a glimmer of hope that the Bosch-verse remains vibrant. Interestingly, the renowned author also disclosed an unexpected action he took, lending credence to his claims that Ballard is in capable hands.
Michael Connelly Has Raved About Bosch: Legacy’s Ballard Spin-Off After Viewing All 10 Episodes Of The First Season
| Ballard Season 1 | |
|---|---|
| Starring | Maggie Q, Courtney Taylor, John Carroll Lynch, Michael Mosley, Rebecca Field, Victoria Moroles, Amy Hill, Ricardo Chavira, Noah Bean, Alain Uy, Hector Hugo and Titus Welliver |
| Based on the books by | Michael Connelly |
| Directed by | Jet Wilkinson |
Michael Connelly has recently completed writing his 40th book, titled “Nightshade,” which features a new character, Detective Stilwell, within his renowned Bosch-verse. Following the unexpected finale of “Bosch: Legacy,” which he described as a satisfying conclusion to Harry Bosch’s standalone stories, Connely is now eager to shift his focus towards promoting Ballard. In fact, he has been quite occupied by thoroughly watching the entire series. As stated in an interview with The Los Angeles Times, Connelly mentioned:
It’s really, really good, and I’ve seen all 10 of the episodes.
Viewers excitedly anticipate streaming all ten episodes of “Ballard” at their convenience, as each episode becomes available on Amazon Prime Video starting July 9th. While it’s interesting that Michael Connelly has endorsed this spin-off series, the true critics will undoubtedly be the passionate fans, who aren’t shy about expressing their genuine opinions. With the recent cancellation of “Bosch: Legacy“, the spotlight is now on “Ballard” to prove itself, as Titus Welliver hands over the role to Maggie Q.
Save Bosch: Legacy Key Points
- Sign the petition to Save Bosch: Legacy HERE
- Spread the word by visiting Bosch: Legacy’s official Facebook and Instagram accounts, and tell other fans about the cancelation, and link to the petition.
Michael Connelly Has Praised Maggie Q’s Performance in The Bosch: Legacy Ballard Spin-Off
In his latest interview with Entertainment Weekly, author Michael Connelly shared his role in the selection of actress Maggie Q for her character Renee Ballard, similar to how he was involved when Titus Welliver was cast as Harry Bosch back in 2014.
Maggie is terrific, exhibiting a bold and resilient demeanor that serves her particularly well in addressing the sexism within her department. She stands firm instead of backing down.
Renee Ballard’s character is modeled after former LAPD detective, Mitzi Roberts, who frequently collaborates with Connelly. Previously, Roberts served as a consultant on both ‘Bosch’ and ‘Bosch: Legacy’, but now she is an executive producer and scriptwriter for the show ‘Ballard’. Connelly revealed to Entertainment Weekly that this was the case.
Having Mitzi Roberts, the former LAPD detective who served as inspiration for the Renée Ballard character, on set is incredibly beneficial to Maggie. With her extensive experience in the field, Mitzi provides valuable insights when Maggie or the writers require guidance or answers to their questions. The two have developed a strong bond over their shared experiences.
It appears that Connelly and Roberts have resumed their publicity efforts with Amazon following some challenging months prior to Bosch: Legacy’s last season, during which there seemed to be disagreement between them. In February, it came to light that Roberts had contradicted Connely’s assertion that the ending of Bosch: Legacy was a creative choice. Instead, Roberts shared this information with fans on The Bosch Pit Facebook group.
Apart from expressing our disappointment, there isn’t much more I can add. However, I hope you’ll find the Ballard series as captivating as we do. Just as you mentioned, this series was intended to complement Bosch, not to overshadow it in any way.
Instead of Ballard, we could imagine a more potent partnership with Bosch’s team in “Legacy”, but fans will find him investigating cases from the cold division across Los Angeles instead. Meanwhile, let’s keep our fingers crossed for the possible revival of “Bosch: Legacy” down the line.
Sign The Petition To Save Bosch: Legacy HERE
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