[PHOTOS] Fall TV Cast Changes: New & Leaving Actors For Returning Shows
Raymond J Barry
THE 100
Raymond J. Barry (Justified) will recur as Dante Wallace, the "quietly powerful" leader of the Mountain Men.
Streets of Fire
ARROW
John Barrowman is now a series regular, as Malcolm Merlyn aka Dark Archer.
Arrow Brandon Routh
ARROW
Brandon Routh (Superman Returns) will recur as Ray Palmer aka The Atom (and a possible love interest for Felicity).
Arrow Yune Fukushima
ARROW
Karl Yune (Real Steel) will recur as Maseo Yamashiro, who will be introduced in flashbacks as Oliver's handler and, over time, teacher and friend.
Rila Fukushima (The Wolverine) will recur as Tatsu Yamashiro — aka Katana — a martial arts expert (and Maseo's wife).
Arrow JR Ramirez
ARROW
J.R. Ramirez (Emily Owens MD) will recur as Ted "Wildcat" Grant, an ex-boxer who runs a gym for underprivileged youth in Starling City.
Arrow Austin Bulter
ARROW
Austin Butler (The Carrie Diaries) will recur as Chase, a charismatic DJ whose talent and wiles will catch the attention of Oliver's kid sister Thea.
Matt Nable
ARROW
Matt Nable (Riddick) will recur as the DC Comics villain Ra's al Ghul, leader of the League of Assassins and father to Nyssa al Ghul.
Deathstroke
ARROW
Series regular Susanna Thompson, who plays Moira Queen, was written out of the show in the April 23 episode.
Amir_Arison
THE BLACKLIST
Amir Arison, who plays FBI techie Aram Mojtabai, has been promoted to series regular for Season 2.
Blacklist_Parminder
THE BLACKLIST
Series regular Parminder Nagra, who plays Meera, made her final appearance in the Season 1 finale.
Mozhan Marnò
THE BLACKLIST
Mozhan Marnò (House of Cards) has been added as a series regular, playing Tamar Katzman, a former Mossad agent and incredibly intuitive spy.
Premiere Of HBO's "True Blood" 5th Season - Red Carpet
THE BLACKLIST
Paul Reubens (Pushing Daisies) will recur as Mr. Vargas, a "muscle" who handles delicate situations in the criminal world.
Blacklist Parker Tergesen
THE BLACKLIST
Mary-Louise Parker (Weeds) will recur as Naomi Hyland, a woman keeping a secret from her husband and who is "completely tied to Reddington." Lee Tergesen (The Americans) will recur as Naomi Hyland's husband Frank.
Blue Bloods McCallany
BLUE BLOODS
Holt McCallany (Lights Out) will return/recur as Robert McCoy, the new interim D.A. (and Erin's potential love interest).
Bill Irwin
BLUE BLOODS
Bill Irwin (CSI) will recur as Cardinal Brennan, an Archbishop of the New York Diocese.
LaTanya Richardson Jackson
BLUE BLOODS
LaTanya Richardson Jackson (Broadway's A Raisin in the Sun) will recur as new squad commander Lt. Dee Ann Carver.
Matt Letscher
BOARDWALK EMPIRE
Matt Letscher (Scandal) will recur as wealthy, politically connected businessman Joseph Kennedy.
Travis_Tope
BOARDWALK EMPIRE
Travis Tope will recur during the fifth and final season as Slim, a young drifter who comes to Atlantic City to work for Mickey Doyle.
Bones John Boyd
BONES
John Boyd (24) will recur as James Aubrey, a junior FBI agent working under Booth.
Eva Longoria
BROOKLYN NINE-NINE
Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives) will appear in three episodes as Sophia, a defense attorney who catches Jake's eye.
Kyra Sedgwick
BROOKLYN NINE-NINE
Kyra Sedgwick (The Closer) will appear in two episodes as Deputy Chief Madeline Wuntch, Captain Holt's longtime rival.
Serinda Swan
CHICAGO FIRE
Serinda Swan (Graceland) will appear in four episodes as Brittany Baker, a graphic designer/possible romantic interest for Severide.
Archie Kao
CHICAGO P.D.
Archie Kao, who plays Jin, last appeared in the Season 1 finale.
The Pact
CRIMINAL MINDS
Jeanne Tripplehorn last appeared in the May finale, as Alex Blake reconsidered her future with the FBI.
Jennifer Love Hewitt
CRIMINAL MINDS
Jennifer Love Hewitt (The Client List) is a new series regular, playing Kate Callahan, a seasoned undercover agent whose stellar work at the FBI has landed her a coveted position with the Behavioral Analysis Unit.
Keep Calm and Carry On
CSI
Original cast member Paul Guilfoyle last appeared in the May 7 finale, as Capt. Brass reconsidered his priorities and future with CSI.
Mark Valley
CSI
Mark Valley (Human Target) will recur as a former detective/current P.I. who teams with Elisabeth Shue's Finlay.
Ophelia Lovibond
ELEMENTARY
Ophelia Lovibond (Titanic: Blood and Steel) will recur as Kitty Winter, Sherlock's new protégé and a rival to her predecessor, Joan.
Raza Jaffrey
ELEMENTARY
Raza Jaffrey (Smash) will recur as Joan's new boyfriend.
David Hyde Pierce
THE GOOD WIFE
David Hyde Pierce (Frasier) will recur as a cable news legal commentator who decides to run for office.
Connie Nielsen
THE GOOD WIFE
Connie Nielsen (The Following) will recur as Ramona, an attorney with far-reaching Cook County connections.
Stephen Pasquale
THE GOOD WIFE
Steven Pasquale (Rescue Me) will recur as a campaign expert courted by Eli to manage Alicia's possible run for state's attorney.
TheGoodWife_Will_Dies
THE GOOD WIFE
Original cast member Josh Charles made his final appearance on March 30, but already has returned to direct the occasional episode.
Greys Cristina Leaves
GREY'S ANATOMY
Original cast member Sandra Oh made her final appearance as Cristina in the Season 10 finale.
Geena Davis
GREY'S ANATOMY
Geena Davis (Commander in Chief) will recur as a surgeon working at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
CATERINA SCORSONE, PATRICK DEMPSEY
GREY'S ANATOMY
Caterina Scorsone (Private Practice) is now a series regular, as Derek's sister Dr. Amelia Shepherd.
GreysAnatomy_Gaius_Tessa
GREY'S ANATOMY
Series regulars Gaius Charles and Tessa Ferrer made their final appearances in the May 15 episode, as Shane went to work for Cristina and Leah got fired.
Elizabeth Rodriguez
GRIMM
Elizabeth Rodriguez (Orange Is the New Black) will recur as one of four FBI agents assigned to investigate Westin's homicide.
Laura Mennell
HAVEN
Laura Mennell (Alphas) will recur as a brilliant epidemiologist from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention who fears that Haven is on the verge of a deadly viral outbreak.
Amanda Setton
HAWAII FIVE-0
Amanda Setton (The Crazy Ones) will recur as Dr. Mindy Shaw, a medical examiner who is Max's new trainee. (Photo c/o Twitter.com/MasiOka)
Jorge Garcia
HAWAII FIVE-0
Jorge Garcia is now a series regular, as conspiracy theorist Jerry Ortega.
Makani 'Olu A Holo Malie (Fair Winds and Following Seas)
HAWAII FIVE-0
Michelle Borth, who joined the show during Season 1 and was a series regular since Season 3, was written out in the May 2 episode, but may return at some point to wrap up Catherine's storyline.
Laila_Robins
HOMELAND
Laila Robins (Bored to Death) has been added as a series regular, playing Martha Boyd, the United States Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
Raza Jaffrey
HOMELAND
Raza Jaffrey (Smash) will recur as Aasar Khan, a decorated lieutenant colonel in the Pakistan intelligence service who butts heads with Carrie.
Suraj_Sharma
HOMELAND
Suraj Sharma (Life of Pi) will recur as Aayan Ibrahim, a Pakistani medical student who crosses paths with Claire Danes' Carrie Mathison.
Homeland Brody
HOMELAND
Original cast member Damian Lewis made his final appearance as Nicholas Brody in the Season 3 finale.
SVU_Florek
LAW & ORDER: SVU
Dann Florek, who originated the role of Donald Cragen on L&O: Original Flavor, last aired on Jan. 15, when the captain announced his retirement.
Peter Gallagher
LAW & ORDER: SVU
Peter Gallagher (Covert Affairs) will recur as Deputy Chief William Dodds, the charismatic and tough-as-nails boss who oversees all of the special victims units in New York City.
LUCY LAWLESS
MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D
Lucy Lawless (Xena: Warrior Princess) has an important role as Isabelle Hartley, a veteran S.H.I.E.L.D agent.
Nick Blood
MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D
Nick Blood (The Bletchley Circle) has been added as a series regular, playing mercenary Lance Hunter.
Simon Kassianides
MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D
Simon Kassianides (Nikita) will recur as Bakshi, a right-hand man.
Henry Simmons
MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D
Henry Simmons (NYPD Blue) will recur as Agent Alphonso "Mac" Mackenzie, a mechanic.
Kyle MacLachlan
MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D
Kyle MacLachlan (Twin Peaks) will recur as Skye's father.
Niecy Nash
THE MINDY PROJECT
Niecy Nash (Getting On) will recur as Dr. Jean Fishman, the new chief of Shulman & Associates' admitting hospital — and Mindy's rival.
Sean Hayes
THE MILLERS
Sean Hayes (Will & Grace) is a new series regular, playing Kip Withers, Carol's new best friend whose presence is a source of friction for Will Arnett's Nathan.
Rhea Perlman
THE MINDY PROJECT
Rhea Perlman (Cheers) will recur as Danny's mother, Annette.
Allison Tolman
THE MINDY PROJECT
Allison Tolman (Fargo) will appear in two episodes as Abby Berman, a romance novelist who goes on a blind date with Peter.
Zoe_Jarman
THE MINDY PROJECT
Original cast member Zoe Jarman, who plays receptionist Betsy, is no longer a series regular but may guest-star during Season 3.
Anders Zahn
MODERN FAMILY
Andrea Anders (Better Off Ted) will recur as Amber, the matriarch of the horrible new family that moves next door to the Dunphys.
Steve Zahn (Treme) will recur as her husband Ronnie.
Cotton Candy and Blended Fish
MOM
Mimi Kennedy is now a series regular, as Christy's fellow alcoholic/Bonnie's foil, Marjorie.
Mom Jaime Pressly
MOM
Jaime Pressly (My Name Is Earl) will recur as a newly sober (and idly wealthy) pal of Anna Faris' Christy
Laura Benanti Nashville
NASHVILLE
Tony winner Laura Benanti (Go On) will recur as up-and-coming recording artist Sadie Stone.
Derek Hough
NASHVILLE
Derek Hough (Dancing With the Stars) will recur as Noah West, a "beguiling and disarming" movie star who comes to Music City to film a country music biopic.
Mykelti_Williamson
NASHVILLE
Mykelti Williamson (Justified) will appear in four episodes as Terry, a brilliant musician who, since suffering a personal tragedy, has lived a life on the streets.
Brette Taylor
NASHVILLE
Brette Taylor (Rescue Me) will recur as Pam, Luke's new backup singer — and Deacon's eventual muse.
Alexa Vega
NASHVILLE
Alexa Vega (Tomorrow People) will appear in multiple episodes as Kiley, Gunnar's high school sweetheart-turned-single mother.
Stephanie Jacobsen
NCIS
Stephanie Jacobsen (Melrose Place) will recur as FBI Special Agent Leia Pendergrast, Tony's new partner.
Alex Veadov
NCIS
Alex Veadov will recur as Sergei Mishnev, a mercenary/new adversary for Gibbs' team.
Lev_Gorn
NCIS
Lev Gorn (The Americans) will recur as Russian Deputy Ambassador Anton Yelic.
Kaitlin Olson
NEW GIRL
Kaitlin Olson (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) will recur as Ashley, Jess' high school nemesis who is now engaged to her father Bob.
ELIZABETH LAIL, GEORGINA HAIG
ONCE UPON A TIME
Georgina Haig (Fringe) and newcomer Elizabeth Lail will recur as Frozen characters Elsa and Anna.
SCOTT MICHAEL FOSTER
ONCE UPON A TIME
Scott Michael Foster (Greek) will recur as Frozen's Kristoff.
Tyler Jacob Moore
ONCE UPON A TIME
Tyler Jacob Moore (Shameless) will recur as Frozen's Hans.
Elizabeth Mitchell
ONCE UPON A TIME
Elizabeth Mitchell (Lost) will recur as a "possibly malevolent" character with ties to Frozen sisters Elsa and Anna, as well as to Storybrooke.
MICHAEL SOCHA
ONCE UPON A TIME
Michael Socha will recur as Once Upon a Time in Wonderland's Will Scarlett.
KRISTIN BAUER
ONCE UPON A TIME
At midseason, Kristin Bauer van Straten (True Blood) will reprise her role and recur as Maleficent.
MICHAEL RAYMOND JAMES, JOSH DALLAS
ONCE UPON A TIME
Michael Raymond-James is no longer a series regular, though Neal/Bae could possibly appear in more flashbacks.
Colin Woodell
THE ORIGINALS
Colin Woodell (Devious Maids) will recur as Adam, a lieutenant in New Orleans' leading werewolf pack.
Daniel_Sharman
THE ORIGINALS
Daniel Sharman (Teen Wolf) has a "major Season 2 role" as a witch named Kaleb.
Daniella Pineda
THE ORIGINALS
Daniella Pineda (Sophie) last appeared in the Feb. 4 episode.
Le Grand Guignol
THE ORIGINALS
Claire Holt (Rebekah) will not be a series regular for Season 2, and already has landed a lead role on the midseason NBC series Aquarius.
Betsy Brandt
PARENTHOOD
Betsy Brandt (Breaking Bad) will return and recur as Hank's estranged wife Sandy.
Cara_Buono
PERSON OF INTEREST
Cara Buono (Mad Men) will recur as Martine, a femme fatale uniquely qualified to navigate Season 4's "new world order."
Monique Curnen
PERSON OF INTEREST
Monique Curnen (Lie to Me) will recur as Captain Felicia Moreno, Fusco's latest boss at the 8th precinct.
Jonathan_Keltz
REIGN
Jonathan Keltz has been promoted to series regular for Season 2, as baker-turned-land owner Leith.
Reign_KingHenry
REIGN
Alan Van Sprang, who plays King Henry, made his final appearance in the Season 1 finale.
Reign Narcisse
REIGN
Craig Parker (Legend of the Seeker) will recur as Narcisse, a "brilliant, sexual [and] fierce" Catholic with a "death grip" on French Court.
MICHELLE FAIRLEY
RESURRECTION
Michelle Fairley (Game of Thrones) will recur as Margaret Langston, the returned, "formidable" matriarch of the Langston family.
Revenge_David_Alive
REVENGE
James Tupper is now a series regular, as David Clarke.
ELENA SATINE
REVENGE
Elena Satine (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) will recur as Louise, the "black sheep" daughter of a wealthy Southern family.
BRIAN HALLISAY
REVENGE
Brian Hallisay (The Client List) will recur as Ben, a new friend of Jack's and a local cop.
Nestor Serrano
REVENGE
Nestor Serrano (Graceland) will recur as police chief Edward Alvarez, Victoria's new ally.
Revenge_Sloane
REVENGE
Barry Sloane , a series regular since early Season 2, last appeared in Season 3 finale.
PORTIA DE ROSSI
Portia de Rossi (Arrested Development) will recur as "a very formidable person," says Shonda Rhimes.
Sonya Walger
SCANDAL
Sonya Walger (Lost) will potentially recur as [REDACTED].
Scandal_Harrison_Dies
SCANDAL
Original cast member Columbus Short will not be returning for Season 4, as Harrison.
sleepy_noble
SLEEPY HOLLOW
John Noble (Fringe) is now a series regular, as Henry (aka Jeremy aka the Horseman of War).
sleepy_greenwood
SLEEPY HOLLOW
Lyndie Greenwood is now a series regular, as Abbie's sister Jenny.
Heather Lind
SLEEPY HOLLOW
Heather Lind (TURN) will appear in multiple episodes as Mary Wells, an old flame of Ichabod's from England.
Matt_Barr
SLEEPY HOLLOW
Matt Barr (Hellcats) will recur in Season 2 as Nick Hawley, a "ruggedly handsome" bounty hunter who'll assist Ichabod and Abbie on a supernatural case.
Sakina Jaffrey
SLEEPY HOLLOW
Sakina Jaffrey (House of Cards) will recur as Leena Reyes, a former border-patrol officer who will assume the duties of the incarcerated Sheriff Irving.
SonfOfAnarchy_Gish
SONS OF ANARCHY
ANnabeth Gish (The Bridge) will recur as Charming's smart and edgy new sheriff, Althea Jarry.
Courtney Love
SONS OF ANARCHY
Rocker Courtney Love has a "pivotal, multi-episode arc" as Ms. Harrison, the straight-shooting preschool teacher of Jax's eldest son, Abel.
Mathew St. Patrick
SONS OF ANARCHY
Mathew St. Patrick (Six Feet Under) will recur as Moses, the head of a security team.
Mark_Sheppard
SUPERNATURAL
Mark Sheppard, who has recurred as Crowley since Season 5, was promoted to series regular for Season 10.
Maggie Lawson
TWO AND A HALF MEN
Maggie Lawson (Psych) will recur during the final season as a social worker who assists Walden and Alan in their bid to get married so that Alan can adopt a child.
Vampire Diaries Malarkey
THE VAMPIRE DIARIES
Michael Malarkey is now a series regular, as the vampire Enzo/Damon's frenemy.
Colin_Ferguson
THE VAMPIRE DIARIES
Colin Ferguson (Eureka,) will recur as Tripp, the head of a community militia who will "do anything to protect his town."
Marco James
THE VAMPIRE DIARIES
Marco James (The Client List) will recur as Liam, a "cocky yet good-natured" med student at Whitmore College.
Emily_C_Chang
THE VAMPIRE DIARIES
Emily C. Chang (Days of Our Lives) will recur as the sweet and sincere Ivy, who is the "the quintessential girl next door with an unexpected wild side."
Gabrielle_Walsh
THE VAMPIRE DIARIES
Gabrielle Walsh (Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones) will recur as Sarah, who comes to Mystic Falls with "spunk, street smarts and a shady agenda."
Jayson_Warner_Smith
THE VAMPIRE DIARIES
Jayson Warner Smith (Rectify) will appear in multiple episodes as the owner of a high-end hot rod shop.
Matt_Davis
THE VAMPIRE DIARIES
Matt Davis, who resurfaced as Alaric in the May finale, has returned for Season 6 as a series regular.
Seth_Gilliam
Seth Gilliam (The Wire, Oz) has been added as a series regular, playing a mystery character with "two sides — one full of friendly, puckish humor, and one haunted by a dark secret."