Paramount+ Greenlights Nicole Kidman Elle Fanning Legal Thriller Discretion

Paramount+ has ordered an eight-episode legal thriller series titled "Discretion," starring Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning, produced by A24 and based on a short story by bestselling author Chandler Baker. The series, one of the first under Paramount's new streaming executives Cindy Holland and Jane Wiseman, follows Lenny (Fanning), a summer associate at a Dallas law firm who uncovers a web of non-disclosure agreements concealing dark secrets, putting her at odds with Sharon (Kidman), the firm's dominant female partner. The show explores themes of ambition, secrecy, moral conflicts, and the personal costs of truth, intertwining suspenseful legal drama with psychological tension. Baker is the writer and executive producer, with Kidman and Fanning also executive producing through their production companies Blossom Films and Lewellen Pictures, alongside other producers including Susannah Grant. Production is scheduled to begin in 2026, marking a significant commitment by Paramount+ to high-quality original content featuring strong storytelling and star power. This series reunites Kidman, Fanning, and A24, highlighting their collaborative history and Paramount+'s strategic push in original programming.