Legal drama pilot Public Interest, with Patricia Heaton, Richard Schiff, James Wolk and more as Washington D.C. public defenders, filmed in Toronto in June.
Set inside a nonprofit public interest law firm in Washington, D.C., Public Interest follows Ingrid Erickson, (Patricia Heaton) an attorney unexpectedly thrust into the firm’s top leadership role after its longtime president suffers a sudden heart attack, and her unconventional team as they fight for everyday people facing impossible odds.As the attorneys navigate high-stakes legal battles, they must also contend with office tensions, personal relationships, and the emotional toll of trying to do the right thing in an increasingly complicated world.
Patricia Heaton starred in and executive-produced the pilot.
Public Interest – Pilot
Toronto filming dates: June 2026.
Writer: Marc Guggenheim.
Director/Producer: David Barrett
Cast: Patricia Heaton, Richard Schiff, James Wolk, Liana Liberato, Tiana Okoye, Carter Redwood, Josh McKenzie.
Producers: Patricia Heaton, David Barrett, MPI Original Films.