Prodigy son is returning with an Oscar winner in tow.
TVLine heard that Catherine Zeta-Jones is joining the next second season of Fox drama as on-screen contrast for the lead actor and also Welsh actor Michael Sheen.
The actress will appear in the second half of the season in the regular role of the series by Dr. Vivian Capshaw, a medical resident in Claremont Psychiatrics. In Season 2, Dr. de Sheen, Martin Whitly, is assigned to work in the infirmary, and Dr. Capshaw is delighted with the task of “The Surgeon” cleaning bedpans and mopping the floor. But as Martin proves to be valuable in treating patients, Capshaw begins to see him in a new light – which is not a good thing.
“An extraordinary talent, Catherine Zeta-Jones is the perfect contrast to the brilliant Michael Sheen,” said Michael Thorn, president of entertainment at FOX Entertainment, in a statement to TVLine. “I can’t wait to see these two great competitors face to face in a season that should raise the bar for an excellent season 1.”
This is one of Zeta-Jones’ most important TV roles to date. O Chicago and Ocean Twelve the star’s previous screen credits include playing Olivia de Havilland on FX’s Feud: Bette and Joan and a beauty contest trainer on Facebook Watch’s Queen america.
Zeta-Jones embarks on a set that also includes star star Tom Payne, as well as Lou Diamond Phillips, Bellamy Young, Aurora Perrineau, Frank Harts, Keiko Agena and Halston Sage. As previously announced, SmashChristian Borle and Law and Order: SVUMichael Potts, from Michael Potts, is joining the cast in recurring roles.
Prodigy son returns with the 2nd season on its new night, Tuesday, January 12th at 21 / 20c.