“CSI: NY” star Hill Harper is heading to “Covert Affairs.”
The crime-procedural actor has been cast in the drama series as a series regular, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Harper will play an “ambitious, intelligent and slightly cocky,” CIA station chief in Latin America, who will be looking to make the transition from the CIA’s Latin America station back to Washington.
Harper’s character will try to enlist the help of Annie and Auggie to help him accomplish that goal.
According to TVLine, Harper will not continue with “CSI: NY” if the series get renewed for a Season 10.
“Covert Affairs” returns this summer.
More casting news…
Steven Weber is paying a visit to “Dallas.” Weber has been tapped to recur as Governor McConaughey, “an ambitious politico who conspires with Cliff Barnes and Harris Rylan” to bring down the Ewings. [TVLine]
Patton Oswalt is stopping by “Parks And Recreation” as Garth Blundin, a “strict constructionist.” [EW]
Cynthia Addai-Robinson, who currently stars on “Spartacus” has been cast to play Aja on “Vampire Diaries.” Aja is described as “a powerful witch, with a connection to Bonnie’s mother, who comes to Mystic Falls to help Bonnie control her magic” in the drama series. [TV Guide]
“Entourage” alum Constance Zimmer will play Taylor, “a press spokesperson for the Mitt Romney campaign” in “The Newsroom’s” second season. [Deadline]
