According to Deadline, the synopsis for Season 2 is as follows:
The second installment in the crime franchise revolves around three police officers, played by Colin Farrell, Taylor Kitsch and Rachel McAdams, and a career criminal (Vince Vaughn) who must navigate a web of conspiracy in the aftermath of a murder.
In addition to James Frian’s casting announcement, actress Lolita Davidovich will also join the cast as Kitsch’s mother and washed out former showgirl, Nancy Simpson.
And according to E! Online, the following cast have also been confirmed:
True Detective’s second season will also feature Black Box alum Kelly Reilly in a series regular role, as well as Almost Human’s Michael Irby, Suits star Abigail Spencer and The Tomorrow People’s Leven Rambin in recurring roles.
It has been announced that Justin Lin will direct the first two episodes of this new season with creator Nic Pizzolatto writing the script. Production on Season 2 of True Detective will begin in California this fall.
Will you be tuning in just to watch True Blood’s bad boy, James Frain, in True Detective? Or are you already a fan of this new series? Let us know by commenting below!
Sources: Deadline – ‘True Detective’ Adds Lolita Davidovich & James Frain For Season 2
E! Online – True Detective Season 2 Casts 2 More Roles—Who Just Joined HBO’s Drama?
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posted on 17 November at 23:29
I'm there for the Frain! (Although I understand that this series is a highly-regarded program and I'm looking forward to getting acquainted with it)