Actor Ramy Zada , who played the lead role of Judge Nicholas Marshall during the first season , was said to be unavailable for the second season due to the location change .
Bruce Abbott was chosen as Actor 's 's replacement .
Actor Ramy Zada , who played the lead role of Judge Nicholas Marshall during the first season , was said to be unavailable for the second season due to the location change , and Bruce Abbott was chosen as his replacement .