The Trial of Louise Woodward created immense intrigue among viewers right after its announcement, considering that the series will shed light on the true story of Louise Woodward, a nanny who was charged with shaking an 8-month-old baby to death in 1997. The case received immense public attention. The upcoming HBO limited series, The Trial of Louise Woodward, has already announced some of the other cast members. However, Hugh Laurie’s arrival further adds to the intrigue of the series. Here are the details of Hugh Laurie’s role.Hugh Laurie takes on a crucial role in The Trial of Louise WoodwardAccording to reports, Hugh Laurie will take on the role of Judge Hiller B. Zobel in The Trial of Louise Woodward. Judge Hiller B. Zobel is significant in the true case of Louise Woodward. He was the judge who presided over the case. Though Louise Woodward received a sentence of 15 years for her actions, she only served for 279 days. Judge Hiller B. Zobel reportedly said that Woodward’s actions stemmed from “confusion, inexperience, frustration, immaturity, and some anger”. Hiller B. Zobel also noted that he did not believe that there was any “malice in the legal sense” in the case. As Hugh Laurie is known for taking on layered and complex roles, it can be expected that he will be able to deliver the depth of Judge Hiller B. Zobel’s character while stepping into the courtroom for The Trial of Louise Woodward series. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostAmong the several projects that Hugh Laurie has done through the years, his performance as Dr. Gregory House in the medical drama titled House left a lasting impact on the viewers. Some of Laurie’s other notable projects that can also be added to your watchlist before The Trial of Louise Woodward drops are The Night Manager, Tehran, People Who Knew Me, Avenue 5, Veep, Chance, The Personal History of David Copperfield, etc. Besides Hugh Laurie, some of the other cast members of The Trial of Louise Woodward are Joanne Froggatt, Sagar Radia, Meghann Fahy, etc. Joanne Froggatt takes the helm as Louise Woodward’s mother, Susan. On the other hand, Meghann Fahy is set to bring life to Deborah Eappen. Sagar Radia will take on Sunil Eappen’s character in the series. Hugh Laurie attends the premiere Of HBO's "Avenue 5" - Red Carpet - Source: GettyDeborah and Sunil are the parents of the eight-month-old child who was killed by Louise Woodward. Matthew Barry is the creator of the series. Barry also takes the helm as the showrunner, executive producer, and writer of the series. In a previous interview with Deadline, Matthew Barry spoke about how Louise Woodward’s trial “raised profound questions about childcare, working mothers, class, and the role of an emerging 24/7 media”. Even though several years have passed since the incident, Barry thinks these questions remain “urgent and relevant”. He also shared his gratitude for getting the opportunity to work with Susanne Bier on this project and for getting the opportunity to bring the “complexity” of the case to the screen.For more such interesting pieces, stay tuned to Soap Central.