Matt Lauria, known for his role in the hit series CSI: Vegas, is set to don a sheriff's badge in his latest project. The talented actor will star opposite Morena Baccarin in the highly anticipated spinoff titled Sheriff Country, as reported by our sister site, Deadline.

In this new series, Lauria will portray Boone, a smart and capable chief deputy, who serves as the right-hand man to Baccarin's character, Sheriff Mickey Fox. Their partnership is marked by years of collaboration, fostering a strong shorthand and mutual respect between the two. However, beneath this camaraderie lies a simmering tension; Boone harbors feelings of resentment, believing he was unjustly overlooked for the position of sheriff.

The filming for Sheriff Country is currently taking place in Toronto and is poised to premiere this fall. Set in the quaint town of Edgewater, the series features Baccarin as the no-nonsense Sheriff Mickey Fox. As the stepsister of Sharon Leone from Fire Country, Mickey is tasked with investigating criminal activities while grappling with personal challenges, including dealing with her ex-con father, portrayed by W. Earl Brown from Deadwood, and navigating the complexities surrounding her troubled daughter.

The cast is rounded out by Christopher Gorham, best known for his role in Covert Affairs, who will play Mickey's lawyer ex-husband. Michele Weaver, recognized for her performances in Love Is and Council of Dads, joins the cast as a deputy in the Edgewater County Sheriffs Department, adding depth to the story as it unfolds.

In addition to Lauria's exciting casting news, the entertainment industry is buzzing with other recent announcements. Grammy Award-winning country singer Gretchen Wilson has signed on to CBS upcoming music competition series The Road as a 'tour manager.' In this role, she will offer essential support and guidance to emerging musicians as they traverse the country, providing insights from her successful career.

Additionally, veteran actor Gerald McRaney, known for his work in This Is Us, has joined Hulus limited series Murdaugh Murders as the patriarch Randolph Murdaugh, adding to the growing list of prominent talents gracing the screen.

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