Tory Kittles (Bessie) has landed a series regular role on The Colony, the USA Network drama pilot from Carlton Cuse. Written and executive produced by Cuse and Ryan Condal, The Colony is a family drama/thriller about life in Los Angeles after a mysterious “foreign” occupation. Kittles will play Broussard, a strong but kind man with a hidden past and a double life. Juan José Campanella will direct the pilot which is being co-produced by Legendary Television and UCP. Kittles, repped by APA and Circle of Confusion, recently wrapped original series The Intruders for BBC America and a series regular role on the first season of HBO’s True Detective. His other credits include American Heist, Sons Of Anarchy, The Sapphires and Steel Magnolias.

Kevin Rahm (Mad Men) has joined the cast of A&E Network’s drama Bates Motel in a recurring role. He will play Bob Paris, a wealthy, self-involved and gregarious owner of an elite hunting club who grew up with Romero (Nestor Carbonell). The pair now have a strained relationship but they keep their mutual dislike under wraps. The contemporary Psycho prequel stars Vera Farmiga as Norma Bates and Freddie Highmore as Norman.