Andrea Riseborough to Play Wife of Ailing First Responder in Paramount+ 9/11 Legal Series '9/12'

Andrea Riseborough has joined the cast of Paramount+’s upcoming limited series “9/12,” playing opposite Jeremy Strong and Barry Pepper. According to Deadline, Riseborough will portray Molly, the wife of a former NYPD officer whose health was affected by the September 11 attacks. The six-episode drama is written and directed by Tobias Lindholm and co-written by Frank Pugliese.

DeadlineAndrea Riseborough Cast Opposite Jeremy Strong in Paramount+ 9/11 First Responder Legal Drama '9/12'

"dramatizes the nearly decade-long legal battle by 9/11 first responders who fell gravely ill, securing almost $1 billion in compensation."

The series centers on that legal fight, with Strong playing class action attorney Jason Smith, who leads what both outlets describe as a David vs. Goliath struggle for accountability and compensation. Variety noted that the story “explores the David vs. Goliath fight against corruption in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.”

"The six-episode drama follows the legal battle led by class action attorney Jason Smith (Jeremy Strong) to secure justice and compensation for ailing first responders."

Riseborough’s character, Molly, is connected to the human toll of the tragedy, grounding the legal narrative in personal stakes. The project underscores how the health crisis among Ground Zero workers led to protracted litigation that ultimately secured nearly $1 billion in compensation, as reported by Deadline.