K.C. Collins (Robocop) has landed a multi-episode arc on the fourth and final season of FX’s vampire drama thriller The Strain from Carlton Cuse, Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan. Collins will play Roman, who helps the main characters in their fight for survival. The Strain has the very survival of humanity at stake, with New York City is a battleground. Written off by the federal government, the citizens are on their own in the ultimate showdown between humans and strigoi. Collins also is cast in HBO’s pilot Mogadishu, Minnesota. He’s repped by Norbert Abrams at Noble Caplan Abrams and A Management.

Kara Royster (Pretty Little Liars) is set for a recurring role on Freeform’s The Fosters. Executive produced by Jennifer Lopez, the series follows a multi-ethnic family mix of adopted and biological teenage kids being raised by two moms. Royster will play Dawn, a flirtatious student who causes some jealousy between Callie (Maia Mitchell) and AJ (Tom Williamson). Known for her role as Yvonne Philips on Pretty Little Liars, Royster’s other recent credits include K.C. Undercover and a guest role on Supernatural.