All Rise EP Greg Spottiswood said the inspiration of the new CBS drama came from the Steve Bogira’s book Courtroom 302 and how it was told through the multiple perspectives in the courtroom. Speaki…
because her character isn’t the type usually depicted on broadcast television.
“[Judge Lola] is a woman we have not seen on TV in this kind of role,” she said. “When we see judges they are normally in the back of our legal system. This character is a woman who is vulnerable, flawed and still handles her emotions.”Missick bemoans the unrealistic roles women are given in television and believes the audience will relate to how humanized the characters are on the show.
“We see all of these beautiful women on TV, women of color, women of all shapes and sizes in this cast, beautiful women of all different backgrounds — and yet the way that all of us women are, you know, all of usare, we are flawed. We go to the bathroom. … And I’m tired of seeing perfect characters on TV. So I think that people will relate to the imperfections of Lola and everyone else in this cast.
Adding to the show’s commitment to diverse representation, Miles plays Missick’s judicial assistant. “I think audiences will be able to relate to Sherri because she is a strong personality; she’s passionate; she’s task‑oriented; she likes to things to get done. And she’s Asian‑American, and she doesn’t speak with an accent, just like me.”
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