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McKenzie Joins Baccarin on "Sheriffs Country" Set
17 Sep
Summary
- Ben McKenzie is set to guest star alongside his wife, Morena Baccarin.
- The couple previously starred together in the DC drama Gotham.
- Season 2 will explore a shared personal history between their characters.
Ben McKenzie is joining the cast of "Sheriff Country" Season 2, appearing alongside his real-life wife, Morena Baccarin. The actors, who first met while working on the DC drama "Gotham," will share the screen again in the upcoming season of the CBS series. McKenzie is slated to guest star as Sheriff Jim Wade, a neighboring sheriff who assists Baccarin's character, Sheriff Mickey Fox.
Sources indicate that McKenzie's role will extend beyond a single appearance, with potential for more episodes. Their characters share a significant history, having known each other for years and even collaborated in their careers previously. This connection is expected to be a focal point of their interactions in Season 2.
Showrunner Matt Lopez has revealed that Wade and Mickey came up together in their careers, with Wade having served as sheriff for a decade longer than Mickey. He also noted that Wade is the godfather to Mickey's daughter, Skye, highlighting a deep personal bond. Despite a recent lack of contact, their lives will intersect again in the new season.
Fans of "Gotham" will recall McKenzie and Baccarin's characters had a romantic relationship. However, "Sheriff Country" will focus on a platonic, albeit long-standing, personal history between Wade and Mickey. Additionally, there are hints of a potential crossover romance between characters from "Sheriff Country" and its sister show, "Fire Country."
