4400
Patrick John Flueger, one of the major stars of the original version of sci-fi series “The 4400,” will guest star on The CW’s newly launched reboot.
Flueger plays a charismatic figure from one of the 4400’s past. Flueger has more recently been starring as Adam Ruzek across NBC’s various “Chicago” shows. [Source: Deadline]
Nolly
Helena Bonham Carter will play UK TV legend Noele Gordon for the ITV three-part mini-series “Nolly” from writer Russell T. Davies. Peter Hoar helms the story which is set in the 1970s and early 80s and deals with sexism in the industry.
The story explores the fall from grace of Gordon, a beloved regular on long-running ITV soap opera “Crossroads” for 18 years until she was unceremoniously fired. That sparked a public outcry so big, an alternative exit had to be written. [Source: THR]
The Night Agent
Gabriel Basso and Luciane Buchanan have joined the cast of Netflix’s political thriller “The Night Agent” based on Matthew Quirk’s novel. Shawn Ryan serves as creator and showrunner while Seth Gordon executive produces and directs.
The story follows a low-level FBI agent manning a little used emergency hotline for American spies. He soon must protect a young tech CEO after assassins come for her aunt and uncle. [Source: Variety]
Law & Order
Anthony Anderson will reprise his role as Detective Kevin Bernard in the upcoming twenty-first season of NBC’s “Law & Order” which is being revived after a decade off the air. In addition, Hugh Dancy has joined the cast as an assistant district attorney. [Source: Variety]
Outlander
Starz and author Diana Gabaldon have announced a March 6th premiere date for the sixth season of its fantastical historical romance drama “Outlander”. The sixth season is based on the sixth book in the series “A Breath of Snow and Ashes,” with a ninth book just published this week. [Source: Starz]
