# Paramount+ series ‘Discretion’ production

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> Updated: 2026-08-13T18:51:01.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Paramount+ legal thriller series ‘Discretion’ has moved from casting announcements into active production.

Initially, the eight-episode drama was announced with Nicole Kidman, Elle Fanning, and Josh Lucas in lead roles. The plot centers on a summer associate who uncovers a web of non-disclosure agreements at a prestigious Dallas law firm. 

As production commenced, the ensemble cast expanded to include Stephan James as corporate associate Logan and Colton Ryan as Boone, a recovering addict from an affluent family. The series, produced by A24 and adapted from a story by Chandler Baker, is scheduled for a global premiere in 2027.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: Paramount+ begins production on legal thriller ‘Discretion’

Paramount+ has begun production on ‘Discretion’, a legal thriller starring Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning, scheduled for a 2027 release.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paramount-begins-production-on-legal-thriller-discretion

### 2026-07-20: Paramount+ legal thriller 'Discretion' adds Josh Lucas alongside Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning

Paramount+ legal thriller ‘Discretion’ stars Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning; Josh Lucas joins as lawyer Greg. The eight‑episode series, co‑produced by Kidman’s Blossom Films, begins production in 2026 for a 202

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paramount-legal-thriller-discretion-adds-josh-lucas-alongside-nicole-kidman-and-elle-fanning

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