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Paramount+ Announces '9/12': Jeremy Strong Stars in 9/11 Drama

10/8/2025

Summary

Story summary

Paramount+ greenlights "9/12," a six-episode series starring Jeremy Strong about 9/11 first responders seeking compensation.
Written and directed by Tobias Lindholm, production starts summer 2026 with a 2027 launch, dramatizing a decade-long battle that secured almost $1 billion.
Jeremy Strong plays class-action lawyer Jason Smith, exposing systemic failures and marking Paramount Television Studios' first original production under new leadership.

History

Historical Context

Established in 2001, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund allocated nearly $7 billion to support victims and first responders of the 9/11 attacks, which killed 2,977 people. Kenneth Feinberg, appointed as special master, faced challenges in balancing compensation with legal restrictions, ultimately aiding 97% of families. The ongoing struggles of these individuals are dramatized in the series "9/12," highlighting the lasting impact of 9/11 on American society.

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Story summary

Paramount+ greenlights "9/12," a six-episode series starring Jeremy Strong about 9/11 first responders seeking compensation.
Written and directed by Tobias Lindholm, production starts summer 2026 with a 2027 launch, dramatizing a decade-long battle that secured almost $1 billion.
Jeremy Strong plays class-action lawyer Jason Smith, exposing systemic failures and marking Paramount Television Studios' first original production under new leadership.

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