Who Plays Joni In The Good Lawyer? Comprehensive Information

Want to know who plays Joni in The Good Lawyer? Here's everything that we've got so far.
On March 7th, ABC shared the first promotion video for The Good Lawyer. "When The Good Doctor meets The Good Lawyer", The Good Lawyer is the sixteenth episode in Season 6 of The Good Doctor, as well as the embedded pilot episode of The Good Lawyer. The episode will be released on March 13rd.

#1. Who Plays Joni DeGroot In The Good Lawyer?

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The actress who takes on the role of Joni DeGroot is Kennedy McMann, the star we all love in Nancy Drew.
In The Good Lawyer, Dr. Shaun Murphy (played by Freddie Highmore) seeks legal representation to help him win a case. He puts his faith in a promising young lawyer, Joni DeGroot, who has obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

 

#2. Who Is Joni DeGroot In The Good Lawyer?

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As previously introduced, Joni DeGroot is the lawyer who represents Dr. Shaun Murphy. She is just a beginner in the world of law when she takes on Shaun's case, which is also her first trial as a lawyer.
Joni is brilliant, funny and self-aware. She has obsessive compulsive disorder and she never wants anyone to treat her differently. She often feel embarrased with her symptoms. However, her disorder could actually be a blessing in disguise. Her ability to pay attention to little details, as well as her analytical skill, help Joni observe cases through different lens. As a result, she becomes a great lawyer who could discover unexpected truths and hidden evidences.

#3. Why Does Joni Take On Shaun's Case?

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Actually, the question should be "Why did Shaun choose Joni to be his lawyer?". According to the promotion video, Shaun is the one who suggested Joni to represent him. He even chose her over a more experienced one.
"You are settling your case? Doesn't seem right that you should be punished for saving a man's life", this was one of the first things that Joni said to Shaun.
After observing Joni's office, Shaun realizes that Joni covers everything in her room with plastic because she has obsessive compulsive disorder. As a person who has autism and savant syndrome, Shaun feels that Joni would be the right choice for him. "She is thorough and understands my situation", Shaun explained.

 

#4. Who Is Kennedy McMann? Does Kennedy McMann Have OCD In Real Life?

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Kennedy McMann is not an unfamiliar face with the audience. The 26 years old star gets the role of Joni DeGroot due to the fact that she also has diagnosed with OCD in real life.
Kennedy has always been open about her disorder. She openly talks about her experience and is willing to help anyone who goes through the same struggles as her. When Kennedy just turned nine years old, she chose acting as a way to cope with her OCD symptoms. It helps her taking things off her mind. Acting has become a healing method for Kennedy.
“At nine, I would go to rehearsal and for those three or four hours, I got to replace my brain with somebody else’s. It was something where I could escape my problems and have somebody else’s different problems and it was such a relief to me and became one of my therapies.”, she shared in an interview.

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It's definitely worth waiting to see Kennedy McMann tells the story of her lifelong journey with OCD through her potrayal of Joni DeGroot. AUBTU.BIZ is dedicated to providing you with a wide range of creative and interesting news. Don’t hesitate to visit our site to keep updated on the latest news of Kennedy McMann in The Good Lawyer.