Susan Kelechi Watson, known for her role in “This Is Us,” will join the cast of ABC’s “Will Trent” for a guest appearance in the Season 2 premiere. The episode, titled “Me Llamo Will Trent,” airs on Tuesday, February 20, at 8/7c.
Watson will play Cricket, a bomb expert, adding an intense element to the storyline. The Season 2 premiere centers on a car bomb investigation involving Will Trent (Ramón Rodríguez) and Cricket.
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The Season 2 premiere promises an intense storyline as a car bomb sets off a thrilling investigation for Will Trent, played by Ramón Rodríguez, and Cricket. The unfolding episode will delve into the complexities of Angie’s (Erika Christensen) return to work, Ormewood’s challenging (Jake McLaughlin) home life, and the evolving relationship between Faith (Iantha Richardson) and Luke (Ser’Darius Blain).
Sonja Sohn rounds out the cast of series regulars. Jennifer Morrison, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, LisaGay Hamilton, Ric Reitz recur.
Interestingly, Watson’s guest appearance in “Will Trent” Season 2 marks a reunion with Richardson, who is a series regular on Will Trent. The two actors shared a unique connection on ‘This Is Us’, portraying mother and daughter in flash-forward sequences.
The news of Watson’s guest role comes along with the season 2 trailer.
“Will Trent,” a series based on Karin Slaughter’s best-selling novels. The show revolves around Special Agent Will Trent, who, after a challenging upbringing in Atlanta’s foster care system, is determined to ensure justice and has the highest clearance rate in the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Will Trent season 2 premieres on February 20 check out the trailer below.