The trailer forAccusedseason 2 reveals the high-stakes story to come for the Fox crime drama, including an appearance fromSuitsstar Patrick J. Adams. Developed byHomelandco-creator Alex Gansa and based on the British show of the same name,Accusedis among the shows returning to Fox in just a few weeks. It’s an anthology that puts the spotlight on defendants as they go on trial, with each episode bringing in new guest actors and focusing on a new story.
TVLinehas shared the trailer forAccusedseason 2,ahead of the show’s return on Tuesday, October 8 at 8 PM ET on Fox.
After theAccusedseason 1 guest cast included the likes of Rachel Bilson, known forThe O.C.andHeart of DixieandThe Americansstar Margo Martindale, the preview highlights some of the familiar faces to come.
Who Stars In Accused Season 2?
One Actor Will Be Reprising Their Role
The trailer gives particular focus toShamelessstar William H. Macy andDesperate Housewivesalum Felicity Huffman, as the married couple will lead the season premiere “Lorraine’s Story.” It has also been confirmed thatAccusedseason 2 will include guest turns byGrey’s Anatomyoriginal Justin Chambers,Orange is the New Black’s Taylor Schilling, andLaw & Order: SVUactor Danny Pino.
“Lorraine’s Story”
“April’s Story”
“Margot’s Story”
“Justin’s Story”
Michael Chiklis, reprising season 1 role
“Val’s Story”
“Eugene’s Story”
Ken Jeong
Adams will appear in “Marcus' Story.” The story unfolds as a tech entrepreneur creates software that leads down a dark path when used. Adams will play Pete, withGrey’s Anatomy’s Jerrika Hinton portraying Lycia. The titular role of Marcus will be played by Nick Cannon, the actor, rapper, andMasked Singerhost. Based on the trailer,Adams is playing the tech creator and the episode will deal with racism.
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Along with the trailer, it was also confirmed thatHow I Met Your Mother’s Cobie Smulders will appear inAccusedseason 2 as a character named Val. Smulders, also known for her role asMaria Hill in the MCU, portrays a woman who’s forced to stare down the unimaginable when her ex-husband gets into an accident. Smulders' episode of the crime drama also includes Vella Lovell (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,Animal Control) and Dina Shihabi of Prime Video’sJack Ryanand Netflix’sArchive 81. Overall, it’s a stacked return for the anthology that should lead to an exciting season 2.
Accused
Cast
Accused is a legal drama series that delves into the complexities of criminal cases from the perspectives of both the accused and the accusers. Each standalone episode presents a new case, exploring the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by the characters involved. The series aims to offer a nuanced portrayal of the criminal justice system, highlighting the intricacies and challenges inherent in each case.
