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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – Nathan Fillion, star of ABC’s hit series “Castle,” will be the Monarch of the Krewe of Orpheus for 2016.

The announcement was made Monday morning via press release.

The release also announced the return of Krewe co-founder Harry Connick Jr., who will ride in this year’s parade.

Connick will also make a special appearance at the Orpheuscapade this year.

The theme for this year’s parade is “The Wizard’s Bestiary.”

Orpheus will roll on Monday, February 8th, starting at 6 p.m. on the traditional Uptown parade route.