: John Grisham wrote the character of Darby Shaw specifically with Julia Roberts

), it is a 1993 legal drama based on the best-selling novel by John Grisham . The film stars Julia Roberts as a law student who uncovers a conspiracy and Denzel Washington as the reporter who helps her. Where to Watch

: The scenes depicting the inside of the White House actually used the sets built for the 1993 film Directorial Legacy

in mind; she agreed to the role after reading the book, even before a script was finished. Shared Sets