High Potentialseason 2 has added its first new cast member. After the first installment of the ABC crime drama became the network’s buzziest hit, production is well underway onHigh Potentialseason 2. There are a lot of questions about how Morgan Gillroy (Kaitlin Olson) will react to the dual revelations in the finale, which aired earlier this year, but she’ll be joined by a familiar face.
Deadlineconfirms thatSteve Howey has joinedHigh Potentialseason 2 as a series regular. The actor, known for his role as Van on the sitcomReba, will playJesse Wagner, the precinct’s new captain,who is a savvy political animal. Oozing charm, according to his character description, Wagner has a tendency to think outside the box and put himself in the middle of the action, whether his presence is wanted or not, and he takes a liking to Morgan.
What This Means For High Potential Season 2
There Are Bigger Question Marks
Along with the news that Howey is joining the hit procedural, it’s officially confirmed that all of the show’s main actors are returning. That includes Daniel Sunjata, Javicia Leslie, Deniz Akdeniz, Judy Reyes, Amirah J, and Matthew Lamb. This comes aftertheHigh Potentialseason 1 finale, which introduced a new and threatening villain that put the team in real danger for the first time.
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The even bigger twist to come out of the season 1 ending, even more than thetheories aboutHigh Potential’s new antagonist, is the news that Morgan’s disappeared ex, Roman, is still alive. The finale ends with a close-up of Morgan’s shocked face. The question now becomes whether series creator Drew Goddard, showrunner Todd Harthan, and the rest of the team plan to cast an actor for the crucial role of Morgan’s ex or if there’s another twist.
Our Take On Steve Howey’s High Potential Casting
He’s A Veteran
Howey is no stranger to TV viewers. In addition to his role as Van Montgomery, he’s starred inShamelessas Kevin Ball,Sons of Anarchyas Hopper, and he led the short-livedTrue Liestelevision show with Ginger Gonzaga. He also reunited with Reba for a guest role on her new NBC sitcomHappy’s Place. His new character brings a new flair to the proceedings, since the show has usually only featured lieutenants.High Potential season 2does not have a release date. But when it does, it will look a little different.
