Liza Colón-Zayas Joins Hulu's 'Conviction'
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- Liza Colón-Zayas joined the cast of David Shore's upcoming Hulu legal drama "Conviction" as a recurring guest star, though her character details remain under wraps.
- Colón-Zayas enters an ensemble led by Elisabeth Moss (who also executive produces), alongside Jimmi Simpson, William Jackson Harper, Kevin McKidd, Sebastian De Souza, Adam Godley, Linda Emond, and Ella Anderson.
- "Conviction" is based on Jack Jordan's 2023 novel and follows defense attorney Neve Harper (Moss) defending a man accused of killing his wife by arson, while a mysterious stranger blackmails her into compromising every legal and ethical obligation.
- Colón-Zayas most recently starred as Tina Marrero across all five seasons of FX's "The Bear," winning the 2024 Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series — making history as the first Latina to win in that category.
- David Shore (Shore Z Productions) executive produces alongside Moss, Jordan, Warren Littlefield, Bert Salke, Lindsey McManus, Ann Johnson, and Lisa Harrison.
- Beyond "Conviction," Colón-Zayas is set to appear as Detective Jean DeWolff in Sony's "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," due in theaters July 31.
Why it matters: Colón-Zayas pivots from a prestige FX comedy — where she made Emmy history as the first Latina winner in her category — into a Hulu courtroom thriller led by Moss and created by David Shore, signaling a deliberate genre expansion. The casting gives Hulu another prestige drama anchor built on Shore's résumé and Moss's producing pull, while extending Colón-Zayas's post-'Bear' momentum into both prestige TV and blockbuster film.
