TNT’s "Major Crimes" Taps Nadine Velazquez as New Regular, Promotes Robert Gossett
by NELLIE ANDREEVA
Thursday March 21, 2013


"My Name is Earl" alumna Nadine Velazquez has joined TNT drama series "Major Crimes" as a new regular for the upcoming second season.

Additionally, former "Closer" co-star Robert Gossett, who recurred as Assistant Chief Russell Taylor, Captain Raydor’s (Mary McDonnell) direct superior, on the first season of "Major Crimes", is being promoted to regular.



Velazquez will play Deputy D.A. Emma Rios. Newly assigned to the Phillip Stroh case, Emma interviews Rusty (Graham Patrick Martin) about his involvement as a key witness in the murder case.

She immediately causes a stir within the department, coming into conflict with Raydor (McDonnell) when she questions Raydor’s intentions as Rusty’s guardian and challenges her authority.



Velazquez was recently seen in Flight and in a 16-episode arc on FX’s "The League".

Gossett is the second "Closer" alum and recurring player on "Major Crimes" to be promoted to regular for Season 2, joining Jonathan del Arco.

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