Netflix is developing a spinoff of “The Lincoln Lawyer” starring Cobie Smulders, according to reports from trade outlets. The project is described as being in early, fast-track development, with Smulders set to reprise her role as Artemisia “Emi” Finch, Mickey Haller’s half-sister.
Both sources say the series is tied to the character’s introduction in the show’s later season material, with the role appearing in the Season 4 finale. Deadline adds further production details, reporting that the script is being written by “The Lincoln Lawyer” executive producers Ted Humphrey, Dailyn Rodriguez and Matthew J. Lieberman, and that A+E Studios is producing. Variety characterizes the effort as an early-stage effort at Netflix and points to Deadline’s initial reporting, but does not add additional cast, showrunner, or release information beyond that.
The outlets differ mainly in depth: Deadline provides more on writing and production teams, while Variety focuses on confirming the spinoff’s core premise and casting and noting the project’s current development stage.
