Jeff Daniels Joins The Morning Show

Jeff Daniels, an Emmy-winning actor, is joining the cast of "The Morning Show" for its upcoming fifth season. This marks Daniels' return to fictional journalism, a genre he is well-acquainted with from his role in "The Newsroom."

Daniels is slated to play Lukas, a recurring character described as a self-made billionaire and the founder of a well-known investment firm. His previous television work includes critically acclaimed series such as "A Man in Full," "American Rust," and "The Looming Tower."

The actor also recently appeared in "Godless" and "The Comey Rule." Additionally, Daniels is currently featured in Apple TV+'s "Shrinking," where he plays Randy, the father of Jason Segel's character.