Josh Lucas Joins Nicole Kidman, Elle Fanning in Paramount+ Series 'Discretion'

Josh Lucas is set to star opposite Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning in the Paramount+ legal drama series "Discretion," according to Variety. Lucas will play Greg, the lawyer husband of Kidman's powerful corporate law partner character.

The casting adds another major name to the A24-produced thriller, which received a straight-to-series order from Paramount+ in October 2025. The show is based on the short story of the same name by Chandler Baker, who is writing and executive producing.

What is Josh Lucas's role in 'Discretion'?

Lucas will portray Greg, described as "a lawyer and the husband of Kidman’s powerful and formidable corporate law partner at the same firm entangled in a dark web of NDAs." This places him at the center of the series' central mystery, which involves a prestigious Dallas law firm where non-disclosure agreements hide dangerous secrets.

What is the plot of the series?

The logline states that Elle Fanning's character, Lenny, is a summer associate at the firm who uncovers a web of NDAs masking a dark truth. She realizes she signed the same agreement, putting her in the crosshairs of the firm's most powerful female partner, Sharon, played by Nicole Kidman. This discovery upends their mentor-protégé dynamic.

The series explores the question of who gets to keep secrets, and at what cost. It is positioned as a legal thriller with elements of mystery and drama.

When does 'Discretion' film and release?

Production on the eight-episode drama is slated to begin in 2026, with a launch on Paramount+ expected next year. The project was the first major acquisition for Paramount+ following Paramount's acquisition by Skydance, landing after a reported bidding war.

Lucas is known for his role as a young John Dutton in "Yellowstone" and for starring in Apple TV+'s "Palm Royale." He is primarily known for roles in films like "Ford v. Ferrari," "The Lincoln Lawyer," "Sweet Home Alabama," "American Psycho," and more.

Kidman and Fanning are both starring in and executive producing the series. Susannah Grant is also attached as an executive producer. The project will be produced by A24 for Paramount+.