Several high-profile television projects just added fresh talent to their casts, with Netflix, HBO, Apple TV, and FX all making headlines. Leading the conversation is HBO’s Lanterns, which confirmed Oscar-nominated actress Laura Linney for a mystery role connected to Aaron Pierre’s John Stewart. The dark DC drama is already generating buzz as one of HBO’s biggest genre releases of the year.

Netflix fans also received exciting news as Virgin River announced the addition of Mitchell Slaggert in a major recurring role. Known for Landman, the actor will portray EMT Eddie during the series’ upcoming eighth season. The character is expected to bring new energy and emotional complications to the beloved small-town drama.

Other announcements included Danielle Brooks starring in an Apple TV comedy inspired by restaurateur Melba Wilson, plus new additions to Tulsa King, The Lowdown, and Netflix’s The God of the Woods. Television studios are clearly building ambitious ensembles for the streaming era’s increasingly competitive future.