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With oodles of familiar faces already attached to star, today comes even more casting news for the A&E series “The Returned” so read on for the latest!



Per Deadline, Leah Gibson (pictured; “Rogue”) and Rhys Ward (“The Strain”) have been cast in recurring roles. Gibson will play Lucy, a sexy, free-spirited traveler who works as a waitress at the local bar, The Dog Star Tavern. Ward plays Adam, an expert hunter with a dark nature and a complicated family history that he’s struggling to overcome.

As previously announced, Mary Elizabeth Winstead portrays Rowan, the girlfriend of late musician Simon (Mat Vairo), who had a very difficult time getting past his death 10 years ago and now will have to adjust to his return.

Michelle Forbes (“True Blood”) will play Helen Goddard, a mysterious woman who is one of the returnees.

Also cast in Carlton Cuse’s 10-episode adaptation of the acclaimed French series “Les Revenants” are Sandrine Holt (“House of Cards”) and Agnes Bruckner (The Woods, “24”). Holt plays Julie, a competent, compassionate doctor who is struggling in her personal life, while Bruckner plays the sheriff’s chief deputy. Rounding out the cast are Jeremy Sisto, Kevin Alejandro, Mark Pellegrino, and Sophie Lowe.

Keith Gordon (“Dexter”) will direct.

“The Returned,” from A&E Studios and FremantleMedia North America, focuses on a small town that is turned upside down when several local people who have been long presumed dead suddenly reappear, bringing with them both positive and detrimental consequences.

Look for more soon!