Ace Attorney (American film)

Ace Attorney is a 2017 American remake of the Japanese courtroom comedy drama film of the same name, which in turn is based off of Capcom's popular video game series (particularly, Cases 2 and 4 of the 1st game). It is intended to be the 1st installment of the Capcom Cinematic Universe.

Story
After barely saving his best friend, Larry Butz, from charges of murder, rookie defense attorney, Phoenix Wright, is given the case of a lifetime when his mentor, Mia Fey, is murdered. The prime suspect is Mia's younger sister, Maya, and the prosecutor is the famed "Demon Prosecutor" Miles Edgeworth, Wright's childhood friend. After Wright wins the case, Edgeworth is charged with murder and reluctantly asks Wright for help. Now, it's up to Wright and his new assistant, Maya, to help find all the evidence they need to save Edgeworth. As they explore deeper, however, they both discover a mysterious murder case that might be linked to Edgeworth's trial...or maybe even a mysterious event that is yet to come.

Characters
Phoenix Wright (John Krasinski): A rookie defense attorney and the main protagonist.

Miles Edgeworth (Adam Driver): A notorious prosecutor and Wright's childhood friend-turned-rival. The developers of the movie originally expressed interest in casting Paul Walker as Miles Edgeworth before Walker's death. Van Der Beek will reprise his role as Miles Edgeworth in Resident Evil.

Maya Fey (Becky G): A spirit-medium and Wright assistant, after he saved her from charges of murdering his sister.

Larry Butz (Marlon Wayans): Wright's very unlucky best friend and the defendant of his 1st case.

Dick Gumshoe (Patrick Warburton): The chief of police who arrested most of Wright's clients.

Mia Fey (Nicole Kidman): Phoenix Wright's murdered mentor/boss. After her murder, she communicates with Wright via Maya's spirit channeling.

Manfred von Karma (Bryan Cranston): A notorious prosecutor and Edgeworth's mentor who later becomes the prosecutor for his murder trial.