Good news, Dixon fans! Carl Lumbly is returning to television in A&E’s “The Returned.” According to The Hollywood Reporter, Lumbly will have a supporting role in the 10-episode suspense series.
Based on the French series by Fabrice Gobert, “The Returned” focuses on a small town that is turned upside down when several local people, who have long been presumed dead, suddenly reappear, bringing them into positive and detrimental consequences.
Lumbly will play Pastor Leon Wright, the minister of a local church, who helps Rowan (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) through the difficult situation. Mark Pellegrino (Lost), Jeremy Sisto, Kevin Alejandro, Agnes Bruckner, Sophie Lowe, Sandrine Holt, Michelle Forbes, Tandi Wright, India Ennenga and Mat Vairo also star. Carlton Cuse (Lost) will serve as an executive producer. An airdate is unknown at this time.