Amy Ryan, Idris Elba, Julia Styles and Julie Benz Join Cable, Network Series
Some familiar faces from past HBO and Showtime series and an actress set to make her HBO debut are joining established and new series on TV.
Amy Ryan (The Wire) joins Season 3 of In Treatment and will co-star opposite Gabriel Byrne as Dr. Paul Weston’s therapist, replacing Dianne Weist who is leaving the series. This series marks Ryan’s return to HBO. Idris Elba (The Wire) joins The Big C as series star Laura Linney’s love interest. Movie actress Julia Stiles joins Dexter in Season 5 as a mysterious woman who forms a relationship with Dexter. Speaking of Dexter, Julie Benz (Dexter) has been tapped to star opposite Michael Chiklis in ABC’s new pilot No Ordinary Family, debuting this fall.
The Big C Season 2 premieres August 16 on Showtime. Dexter Season 5 premieres September 26 on Showtime. In Treatment Season 3 premieres this fall on HBO and No Ordinary Family will premiere this fall on ABC. Check your local TV schedule for upcoming episodes of the series.
