Jim Murray Joins Syfy’s ‘Defiance’, FX’s ‘Saint George’ Casts Leads
Jim Murray (CBS’ Chaos) is joining the second season of Syfy’s Defiance as a new regular. On the show, developed in partnership with gamer Trion Worlds, Murray will play Niles Pottinger, the new mayor of Defiance. Appointed by the Earth Republic, Pottinger is shrewd, polished and charming. But his civilized veneer hides a ruthless pragmatist who traffics in information and secrets, and mercilessly punishes those who defy him. His latest object of desire is ex-mayor Amanda Rosewater (Julie Benz). Murray is repped by Andy Corren Management, UTA, United Agents and David Matlof,
Jenn Lyon (Justified) and Kaden Gibson (Review With Forrest MacNeil) are set to co-star opposite George Lopez inSaint George, FX‘s upcoming 10-90 sitcom from Lionsgate TV and Debmar-Mercury. Created and co-written by Matt Williams, David McFadzean and Lopez, Saint George revolves around the chaotic life of a recently divorced working-class Mexican-American turned successful entrepreneur (Lopez) who struggles to balance his demanding ex-wife (Lyon), his 11-year-old son (Gibson), his overbearing mother (Adriana Barraza) who just moved in, and his uncle (Danny Trejo), as well as his new role teaching history once a week at a night school. Lyon is repped by Patty Woo Management, SDB Partners and TalentWorks. Gibson, who landed the role after an extensive search of seeing over 300 kids, is with Greene & Associates and SR Talent Management.
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