Ballard Interview: Maggie Q & Michael Connelly on Taking the Bosch Universe in a Whole New Direction

With Bosch: Legacy coming to an end after three seasons and closing out a 10-season run when combined with the original Bosch, fans of Michael Connelly’s Los Angeles crime universe were eager to see what could possibly come next for the world. After a decade of gritty cases and Titus Welliver’s steely stare, it was hard to imagine someone new filling the shoes. Enter a character lifted from Connelly’s bestselling novels and Prime Video’s spin-off, Ballard. Starring Maggie Q as Detective Renée Ballard, the franchise pivots to offer a fresh tone and a different kind of detective at its center – cut from the same cloth as Bosch (Welliver), but fully capable of standing entirely on her own. Ahead of the series premiere on the streamer, Collider’s Chris McPherson sat down with author and executive producer Connelly and star Maggie Q to discuss what sets Ballard apart from its predecessor, how the show navigates the weight of Bosch’s legacy, and why this new chapter is both timely and necessary. #ballard #maggieq #bosch #michaelconnelly For interviews, movie reviews, and more visit https://collider.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL   / collider     / collider     / collider