Gwyneth Paltrow to lead Netflix drama *The Apology*

Gwyneth Paltrow will lead *The Apology*, a Netflix series ordered for two seasons, and will also serve as an executive producer, Nieuws.nl reports. The role is described by the outlet, citing *Variety*, as her first television lead. [1]

The A24-produced drama centres on Evelyn Amspoker, whose son was murdered 18 years earlier in an unsolved case. When an unknown person later confesses, Evelyn and her husband, Caleb, take matters into their own hands after learning the suspect may receive a reduced sentence. [1]

Joe Murtagh created the series, which Thomas Vinterberg will direct. Paltrow has previously had smaller television roles, including in *Glee* and Netflix’s *The Politician*. [1]