Martin Sheen, Ally Sheedy, Marie Avgeropoulos, Tony D’Angelo and Katie Findlay have joined Season 2 of “Wild Cards” as guest stars.
The procedural, from CBC and The CW, follows down-on-his luck cop Cole Ellis (Giacomo Gianniotti) and con woman Max Mitchell (Vanessa Morgan), who have no other option but to join forces. Per the logline, “The two use their seemingly opposing skills to solve crimes and begin to learn a little about what it means to trust someone along the way.”
Season 2 of “Wild Cards” premieres on Jan. 8 on CBC and CBC Gem, and on Feb. 5 on The CW.
Sheen (“The West Wing”) takes on the recurring role of Joseph Edwards, “the greatest conman of all time, who has a connection to Max and George (Jason Priestley). Sheedy (“Single Drunk Female”) will play Rose Pruett, a tough, no-nonsense ranch owner. Avgeropoulos (“The 100”) will play Nadia Evans, a street racing expert and fiercely protective mother. WWE champion D’Angelo will play Jaws, a formidable and commanding criminal mastermind. And Findlay (“Man Seeking Woman”) will play Maddy, Max’s sassy best friend and former partner-in-crime.
“Wild Cards” also stars Michael Xavier, Amy Goodmurphy, Terry Chen, Fletcher Donovan and Jonesy as Marc the Cat. Executive producers include Michael Konyves, Shawn Piller, Lloyd Segan, James Thorpe, Alexandra Zarowny and James Genn. The series is produced by Charles Cooper and Virginia Rankin and, on behalf of Blink49 Studios, overseen by Carolyn Newman and Alix Steerman. “Wild Cards” hails from Blink49 Studios, Front Street Pictures and Piller/Segan.
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Sheen is repped by CAA and Anonymous Content. Sheedy is repped by Innovative Artists and Rob Kolker Management. Avgeropoulos is repped by CESD Talent Agency and Luber Roklin Entertainment. Findlay is repped by Pacific Artists Management and Thruline Entertainment.