Why is Liincoln Lawyer mexican?

The Lincoln Lawyer character is Mexican American, and how Manuel Garcia-Rulfo's casting brings a new level of authenticity to the role.

The reason why the Lincoln Lawyer is Mexican is because Michael Connelly originally intended for the character Mickey Haller to be Mexican American. Although it is not the novels' primary focus, the character's race is a significant aspect of who he is.

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, who plays Haller in the Netflix series, lends his own Mexican ancestry to the part. According to Garcia-Rulfo, he wanted to play a character who was "complicated and flawed," and he thought Haller was a character to which he could relate. He added that he was thrilled to play the character from a Mexican perspective.

Some commentators have complimented the casting of Garcia-Rulfo as Haller, claiming that he gives a "new level of authenticity" to the role. Others disagree, arguing that Hollywood needs to reflect the variety of its audience and that the casting is simply a reflection of the shifting demographics in the United States.

Whether or not Garcia-casting Rulfo's was wise, it is undeniable that the Lincoln Lawyer is now a Mexican persona. This is a major departure from the original novels, and it is one that will probably have a long-term effect on the franchise and the character.