Netflix Fast-Tracks Lincoln Lawyer Spinoff with Cobie Smulders Reprising Half-Sister Role
Netflix is rapidly developing a spinoff series of The Lincoln Lawyer starring Cobie Smulders as Artemisia “Emi” Finch, Mickey Haller's half-sister. The script is being written by executive producers Ted Humphrey, Dailyn Rodriguez, and Matthew J. Lieberman, with A+E Studios producing. Smulders will reprise her role from the original series in the new project.
The spinoff project emerged from early discussions that predated the announcement of the parent show's conclusion. Netflix responded favorably to the pitch, purchasing the concept immediately and ordering a fast-tracked script.
The creative team behind the original series remains attached to write the new installment. A+E Studios will handle production, with Smulders set to continue her character's arc beyond the main show's upcoming fifth season.
The swift development of this spinoff could offer loyal viewers a seamless continuation of the franchise's world after the flagship series concludes. It may also reflect a broader industry strategy where streaming platforms rapidly expand proven intellectual property to maintain subscriber interest and reduce the risk of launching entirely new concepts. Audiences invested in these characters could see their narrative arcs extended, while the production sector might benefit from sustained employment opportunities.