Monday, September 26, 2005

Forest Whitaker picks up his "Shield"

Actor/director/producer Forest Whitaker has joined the cast of The Shield for its fifth season, scheduled to debut in January. According to the Hollywood Reporter:
Whitaker will play Detective Jon Kavanaugh, an ambitious newcomer to the Los Angeles Police Department's Internal Affairs division who is tasked with investigating rogue cop Mackey, played by series star Michael Chiklis, and the strike force he leads.

Series creator Shawn Ryan said the Whitaker's character "will present the biggest danger to Vic and his team in the history of the series so far."

Last season's big-name guest star Glenn Close was nominated for an Emmy for her turn as Capt. Monica Rawlings.

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