The Lincoln Lawyeractor Manuel Garcia-Rulfo gave a hopeful response about the possibility of aBoschcrossover, but Prime Video’s new crime show, with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, makes that less likely. InMichael Connelly’sThe Lincoln Lawyerbooks, Mickey Haller discovers that he has a half-brother named Heironymous “Harry” Bosch. The character plays a significant role in some of the books.
Despite this, Mickey never appeared in theBoschshows, andBosch has yet to appear inThe Lincoln Lawyer. This is because two different streaming sites have the rights to the book series, adding complications to a crossover. Netflix’s hit legal drama has managed to write around the character, but fans have remained hopeful that it could still happen.
Manuel Garcia-Rulfo Would Love To Do A Bosch Crossover
The Actor Is Excited About The Idea Of Working With Titus Welliver
Since the beginning ofThe Lincoln Lawyer, fans of Michael Connelly’s books have been begging for a crossover with Titus Welliver’s Bosch.It turns out, they aren’t the only ones who want this to happen. When doing press forJurassic World Rebirth, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo toldColliderthat he would love to do a crossover betweenThe Lincoln LawyerandBosch. He said this:
“That would be amazing. Because I always wanted to meet Titus, he came to visit one day on set, and it was perfect. It was so cool. I would love to work with him, but I guess it’s impossible. It would be amazing, though. I haven’t even done the approach of, ‘Hey, guys, do you think we could do it?’ I guess it would be impossible, but that would be so cool.”
The fact that the lead actor on the show wants to make theBoschcrossover happen is the most hopeful news about the possibility so far.According to Garcia-Rulfo, they even considered doing a subtle crossover.
Theoretically, they would have Titus Welliver “walking in the halls of court and Mickey just looking at him.”Although it would be underwhelming only to see him for one scene, this fan service would undoubtedly thrill viewers who love theBoschbooksor shows.
Ballard’s Success Makes A Crossover Between The Lincoln Lawyer & Bosch Less Likely
Titus Welliver’s Harry Bosch Appears In Ballard Season 1
SinceBoschandBosch: Legacyboth finished, some fans hoped that Prime Video might be willing to make a deal with Netflix to let them use Titus Welliver’s Harry Bosch.Unfortunately forThe Lincoln Lawyerfans, the chances of this are next to none due to thesuccess ofBallardseason 1.
Ballardis considered a spinoff ofBosch: Legacy, and the iconic detective appears periodically throughout the first season.By theend ofBallardseason 1, Bosch and Ballard have developed a good rapport. He even helped her uncover the LAPD conspiracy, a plotline that will most likely continue in season 2.
AlthoughBallardhasn’t been renewed for Season 2 yet, the chances are extremely high, considering it has a 100% RT score and has almost immediately hit #1 on Prime Video. The streaming site most likely won’t want to give up or lend out the character of Harry Bosch because they’ll want to keep him forBallard.
The Lincoln Lawyer
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The Lincoln Lawyer: This legal drama follows Mickey Haller, a Los Angeles defense attorney known for operating from his Lincoln Town Car, as he revives his career after an accident by taking on a high-profile murder case. The series explores challenges within the justice system and Haller’s pursuit of truth.
Ballard
Ballard follows Detective Renée Ballard as she navigates a tangled web of murder and corruption, confronting a ruthless serial killer and uncovering a sinister police conspiracy. Driven by personal demons, she must outsmart both criminals and colleagues to achieve justice for victims and their families. Released in 2025.
