This Is Us: Timothy Omundson Previews Big TV Comeback Two Years After a 'Stroke Almost Killed Me'

Click here to read the full article.

This Is Us fans are just hours away from getting an answer to one of the series’ newest unsolved mysteries: Who the heck is Timothy Omundson playing?

The veil of secrecy surrounding the Psych vet’s Season 4 recurring stint lifted slightly early Tuesday, with EW.com revealing that he will be portraying Kate and Toby’s grouchy new neighbor Gregory. Meanwhile, Omundson — who suffered a stroke in April 2017 — took to social media on Tuesday to talk up the momentous nature of the job itself.

More from TVLine

• This Is Us Adds 10 New Cast Members in Season 4 — But Who Are They Playing?

• Psych Movie Sequel Gets a Doggone Cute New Title, Later Premiere Date Now on Peacock Streaming Service

• Good Place Recap: Aloha Darkness, My Old Friend -- Plus, Is [Spoiler] Back?

“Kind of a big day for me,” Omundson declared on Twitter. “Just over [two] years ago, a stroke almost killed me. Tonight, I’m returning to primetime network television thanks to [series creator] Dan Fogelman and the great people [at] This Is Us. Hope you’ll turn in.”

The This Is Us gig is the first phase of a two-tier comeback for the actor. He also recently reprised his role as Santa Barbara Police Chief Carlton “Lassie” Lassiter in Psych 2: Lassie Come Home, which is slated to premiere on NBCU’s Peacock streaming service in 2020. Omundson’s stroke recovery precluded him from having a major presence in the first Psych movie on USA Network.

Omundson’s This Is Us character is similarly on the mend from a stroke. As noted by EW, Fogelman created the role of Gregory specifically for the actor.

Sign up for TVLine's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.