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Renee Zellweger set to play attorney unraveling major case despite terminal brain tumor diagnosis in TV adaptation of James Patterson novel


Jane does not let the tragic diagnosis stop her from solving the case, even as the investigation enters dangerous and personal territory.

The Max legal thriller series, titled Jane Smith, will see Zellweger play a 'brilliant, tough, and darkly funny defense attorney' who learns she has a terminal brain tumor just before landing a massive case, according to . The new Max legal thriller, titled Jane Smith, will see Zellweger play a 'brilliant, tough, and darkly funny defense attorney' who learns she has a terminal brain tumor just before landing a massive case In the new film, Bridget enjoys a fling with Rockstar and PE teacher Mr Walker, as played by 12 Years A Slave actor Chiwetel Ejiofor as well as reviving her on-off relationship with Hugh Grant's Daniel Cleaver.

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