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Kevin McKidd Joins Hulu’s Courtroom Drama *Conviction*
6/23/2026, 10:22:44 PM
New Cast Member and Series Overview
Kevin McKidd, who concluded an 18-year run as Dr. Owen Hunt on *Grey’s Anatomy* in May 2026, has been added to the cast of Hulu’s upcoming legal series *Conviction*. The show, starring Elisabeth Moss as attorney Neve Harper, follows a high-profile murder case in which a husband is accused of setting his home ablaze to kill his wife. A mysterious blackmailer threatens Harper, forcing her to weigh legal duty against personal secrets.
Premise and Source Material
*Conviction* adapts Jack Jordan’s 2023 novel of the same name, released in the United Kingdom on 22 June 2023 and slated for a North-American edition on 5 January 2027. The series blends courtroom procedure with psychological suspense, moving beyond a conventional case-of-the-week format. Hulu green-lit the project in February 2026 and has positioned it as a flagship drama for the platform.
Creative Leadership and Production Team
The series is showrun by David Shore, creator of *House* and *The Good Doctor*. Shore also serves as an executive producer alongside Erin Gunn (Shore Z Productions), Elisabeth Moss (Love & Squalor Pictures), Lindsey McManus, Warren Littlefield, Ann Johnson, Lisa Harrison, Bert Salke (Co-Lab21), and author Jack Jordan. Production companies include Shore Z Productions, Love & Squalor Pictures, and Co-Lab21.
Cast and Production Details
In addition to Moss and McKidd, the ensemble features Linda Emond, Jimmi Simpson, Sebastian De Souza, Adam Godley, Zainab Jah, Ashley Zukerman, and José Zúñiga. McKidd’s specific role remains undisclosed. No premiere date or trailer has been released. In the United Kingdom, the series will stream on Disney+; a U.S. streaming schedule has not been announced.
Official Statements & Responses
McKidd announced his involvement on Instagram, writing: “So excited to be joining such an incredibly talented and experienced creative team, #elizabethmoss and the @hulu family once again! #convictionhulu.” Regarding his departure from *Grey’s Anatomy*, he said, “Grey’s Anatomy has been a huge chapter of my life, creatively and personally… Playing Dr Owen Hunt and directing on the show have both shaped me enormously.” Hulu has not issued further comment.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the series’ release timeline: while the UK streaming arrangement on Disney+ is confirmed, Hulu has provided no North-American launch date. Additionally, McKidd’s character details have not been disclosed, leaving his narrative function uncertain.
Verbatim Quotes
- “So excited to be joining such an incredibly talented and experienced creative team, #elizabethmoss and the @hulu family once again! #convictionhulu” — Kevin McKidd, Instagram post
- “Playing Dr Owen Hunt and directing on the show have both shaped me enormously.” — Kevin McKidd, statement
- “But when a mysterious stranger begins blackmailing Neve, she is forced to compromise every legal, moral and ethical obligation to gain an acquittal — or else risk her dark secrets being exposed.” — Official series logline
- “The upcoming show is expected to be one of the streamer's most promising and intriguing new series, and he’s in good company.” — Industry commentary (Variety)
What’s Next
Hulu has indicated that *Conviction* will arrive on Disney+ in the UK, though a specific launch window remains unannounced. Viewers can anticipate further casting reveals, a trailer, and an official premiere date as production progresses.
