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JamesG · 10-18-2018, 05:56 PM

Anthony Edwards & Julie White Cast in "Designated Survivor" Season 3 on Netflix
by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
October 18, 2018

Anthony Edwards and Julie White have been cast in major recurring roles opposite Kiefer Sutherland on the upcoming third season of "Designated Survivor" at its new network, Netflix.

This marks a reunion for "ER" alum Edwards and new "Designated Survivor" showrunner Neal Baer who also served as showrunner on the long-running NBC medical drama.

Edwards will play Mars Harper, the President’s Chief of Staff. Harper is likable and folksy in his manner, and uses that gentility to impose his will. Savvy, experienced, and professional, Harper has served many administrations in many capacities. He is respected by all, regardless of party or ideological orientation. He’s come to impart discipline and organization to a West Wing that, from his perch, has lacked focus.

He will clash with other staff when he sees that the President’s (Sutherland) needs are not made number one, which will at times put him at odds with the new Campaign Manager, (White) who might have her own agenda.

White’s Lorraine Zimmer is a force of nature. She takes no prisoners with her strongly held views, backed by years of professional experience running successful campaigns. Previously, she ran a PR firm and is noted for disrupting established businesses. She is embroiled in a nasty divorce, for which she’s expected to pay the alimony.

At first, Zimmer is wary of working with President Kirkman (Sutherland), who’s never run in an election. But she’s keenly savvy and notes that he’s blazing a new trail as the nation’s first incumbent president running as an Independent. Zimmer loves the challenge of shaping the campaign, noting that she’ll go down in history if she helps Kirkman pull a win.

That zest to win may drive her to engage in dirty tricks and ultimately more nefarious backroom deals.

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JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,951	Anthony Edwards and Julie White To Recur on "Designated Survivor" *Anthony Edwards & Julie White Cast in "Designated Survivor" Season 3 on Netflix* by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski October 18, 2018 Anthony Edwards and Julie White have been cast in major recurring roles opposite Kiefer Sutherland on the upcoming third season of "Designated Survivor" at its new network, Netflix. This marks a reunion for "ER" alum Edwards and new "Designated Survivor" showrunner Neal Baer who also served as showrunner on the long-running NBC medical drama. Edwards will play Mars Harper, the President’s Chief of Staff. Harper is likable and folksy in his manner, and uses that gentility to impose his will. Savvy, experienced, and professional, Harper has served many administrations in many capacities. He is respected by all, regardless of party or ideological orientation. He’s come to impart discipline and organization to a West Wing that, from his perch, has lacked focus. He will clash with other staff when he sees that the President’s (Sutherland) needs are not made number one, which will at times put him at odds with the new Campaign Manager, (White) who might have her own agenda. White’s Lorraine Zimmer is a force of nature. She takes no prisoners with her strongly held views, backed by years of professional experience running successful campaigns. Previously, she ran a PR firm and is noted for disrupting established businesses. She is embroiled in a nasty divorce, for which she’s expected to pay the alimony. At first, Zimmer is wary of working with President Kirkman (Sutherland), who’s never run in an election. But she’s keenly savvy and notes that he’s blazing a new trail as the nation’s first incumbent president running as an Independent. Zimmer loves the challenge of shaping the campaign, noting that she’ll go down in history if she helps Kirkman pull a win. That zest to win may drive her to engage in dirty tricks and ultimately more nefarious backroom deals. https://deadline.com/2018/10/designa...ix-1202485492/ Attached Images