Rosanna Arquette Joins Season 2 of Prime Video's Ballard as Renée Ballard's Estranged Mother

Rosanna Arquette Joins Season 2 of Prime Video's Ballard as Renée Ballard's Estranged Mother

Rosanna Arquette, known for her roles in films like Pulp Fiction and Desperately Seeking Susan, has been cast in the upcoming second season of Prime Video's Ballard. She will play Jenny Ballard, the estranged mother of Renée Ballard, portrayed by Maggie Q in the series.

In the Renée Ballard book series by Michael Connelly, Renée's mother was named Makani and left her family after her husband's death. Jenny's character is described as a damaged free spirit who has always tried to fill a void inside her.

Ballard is a spinoff of the Bosch franchise, following Detective Renée Ballard as she leads the LAPD's cold case division. With the help of her team and retired detective Harry Bosch, Renée uncovers dangerous conspiracies within the LAPD while solving long-forgotten crimes.

The series has been well-received, with Season 1 generating high viewership numbers. Production for Season 2 will take place in Los Angeles, supported by a tax credit from the California Film Commission.

The second season of Ballard will continue to explore Renée Ballard's journey as she navigates personal and professional challenges to uncover the truth behind complex crimes. Rosanna Arquette's addition to the cast adds a new layer of intrigue to the series.