Richard Rietti (played by Michael Richards) is a protagonist in Trial and Error.
An actor and Charlie's best man who impersonates Charlie as legal counsel to avoid fraud charges after Charlie becomes incapacitated. They coordinate via flashcards and a car horn system during the trial, while Richard develops a romantic involvement with the prosecutor Elizabeth. Charles Tuttle (played by Jeff Daniels) is a protagonist in Trial and Error.
A newly promoted lawyer sent to Nevada to represent his cousin-in-law. After taking painkillers and becoming unable to attend court, he secretly coaches Richard during the trial. He meets Billie Tyler, which makes him reconsider his upcoming wedding to Tiffany. Billie Tyler (played by Charlize Theron) appears in Trial and Error.
An attractive waitress Charlie meets in Paradise Bluff. Her presence prompts Charlie to question his relationship with his fiancée Tiffany and reconsider the direction of his life. Elizabeth (played by Jessica Steen) appears in Trial and Error.
The prosecuting attorney handling the mail fraud case against Benny Gibbs. She develops a personal relationship with Richard Rietti, who impersonates Charlie's lawyer, while rigorously pursuing justice for her client. Charles' Assistant (played by McNally Sagal) appears in Trial and Error.
Benny Gibbs (played by Rip Torn) appears in Trial and Error.
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Characters
Richard Rietti
(played by Michael Richards) — protagonist
An actor and Charlie's best man who impersonates Charlie as legal counsel to avoid fraud charges after Charlie becomes incapacitated. They coordinate via flashcards and a car horn system during the tr...
Charles Tuttle
(played by Jeff Daniels) — protagonist
A newly promoted lawyer sent to Nevada to represent his cousin-in-law. After taking painkillers and becoming unable to attend court, he secretly coaches Richard during the trial. He meets Billie Tyler...
Billie Tyler
(played by Charlize Theron) — supporting
An attractive waitress Charlie meets in Paradise Bluff. Her presence prompts Charlie to question his relationship with his fiancée Tiffany and reconsider the direction of his life.
Elizabeth
(played by Jessica Steen) — supporting
The prosecuting attorney handling the mail fraud case against Benny Gibbs. She develops a personal relationship with Richard Rietti, who impersonates Charlie's lawyer, while rigorously pursuing justic...
Charles' Assistant
(played by McNally Sagal) — minor
Benny Gibbs
(played by Rip Torn) — supporting
Key Relationships
Charles' Assistant → Charles Tuttle
(assistant)
Billie Tyler → Richard Rietti
(Social Acquaintance)
Elizabeth → Benny Gibbs
(Conflict Prosecutor Vs Defendant)
Richard Rietti → Elizabeth
(Romantic Lovers)
Richard Rietti → Benny Gibbs
(Professional Attorney)
Story Analysis
A comedic legal drama exploring deception, romance, and professional ethics during an unexpected trial.
