Jurnee Smollett has been announced as the latest addition to the cast of Apple TV+'s upcoming series, 'Firebug.' She will be starring alongside Taron Egerton in this new project. Smollett is set to portray the character of Michelle, a talented detective on the rise. The show, loosely based on true events and inspired by a podcast of the same name, will see Egerton in the role of an enigmatic arson investigator.
The narrative of 'Firebug' revolves around the pursuit of two serial arsonists by the lead characters. Additionally, Egerton is not only starring in the series but also serving as an executive producer. The show is being developed by creator Dennis Lehane, who is also an executive producer on the project. This collaboration marks a reunion of the team behind Apple TV+'s 'Black Bird.'
