From The 100 to a Killer Role: Richard Harmon Joins Fox Drama While Chrissy Metz Lands Gritty Apple Gig and More Casting Surprises

Some of your favorite familiar faces are popping up in brand new, totally unexpected roles. We're talking gritty dramas, creepy seaside mysteries, and enough ensemble casting to make your head spin.

In this latest round of TV casting news, The 100 alum Richard Harmon is trading post-apocalyptic survival for mobster mayhem in a new Fox crime drama. Meanwhile, This Is Us fan favorite Chrissy Metz is ditching the tearjerkers for something a lot darker over at Apple TV Plus. Oh, and Netflix is diving deep into the supernatural with a series that screams creature feature. Buckle up because we’ve got all the juicy casting details you didn’t know you needed.

Richard Harmon Goes From Apocalypse Survivor to Up-and-Coming Hitman

Fans of The 100 know Richard Harmon as the scrappy, morally questionable John Murphy who somehow wormed his way into our hearts despite being the literal worst in Season 1. Well, he’s back on our screens, and this time he’s packing more than emotional baggage.

Harmon has joined the cast of Memory of a Killer, Fox’s upcoming midseason drama that’s already turning heads thanks to its star-studded lineup. Think Patrick Dempsey doing his best criminal mastermind impression alongside Michael Imperioli, who is clearly leaning into his mob boss energy post-The Sopranos.

According to Deadline, Harmon will play Joe, an ambitious hitman climbing the ranks under the guidance of Dempsey’s Angelo and Imperioli’s Dutch. Sounds like the kind of character Murphy would probably toast a drink to, honestly.

This casting is a big move for Harmon, who made his mark in the genre world not just with The 100 but also in shows like The Flash, Continuum, and The Killing. He even dipped his toes back into horror this year with Final Destination: Bloodlines, proving he’s still game for high-stakes drama and a little blood spatter.

Chrissy Metz Swaps Sentiment for Suspense in Apple TV Crime Drama

We’ve seen Chrissy Metz deliver powerhouse performances that made us cry on This Is Us. But now she’s channeling that same intensity into something way more sinister. According to Variety, Metz is joining Apple TV Plus’s as-yet-untitled crime drama inspired by the best-selling Joona Linna novels from author duo Lars Kepler.

Yes, this is the same Joona Linna who headlines a series of absolutely chilling Nordic noir thrillers. So expect twisted killers, brooding detectives, and more psychological tension than a Dateline binge.

Metz joins a seriously impressive cast, including Liev Schreiber, Zazie Beetz, Stephen Graham, Bill Camp, and Rory Culkin. Not too shabby, Apple. You could say Metz is leveling up, and honestly, we’re here for it. We have no clue what role she’s playing yet, but let’s be real — with a cast like this, it doesn’t really matter. We’re already in.

Netflix Goes Full Jaws Meets Stranger Things With Their Latest Creepy Thriller

Because no casting roundup is complete without at least one weird supernatural twist, Netflix is here to deliver with a brand new series involving a mysterious sea creature. No, we’re not kidding.

Josh Hartnett is leading the charge in this horror-tinged mystery that centers on a seaside town under siege by a not-so-friendly underwater guest. Joining him are Species star Natasha Henstridge and Fargo alum Joshua Close, which is exactly the kind of “wait, what?” casting that makes this even better.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the show promises to bring the eerie vibes, suspenseful plotlines, and a touch of nostalgia-fueled dread. Basically, it’s The Fog meets Stranger Things, and your beach vacation just got canceled.

Sure, casting announcements may seem like background noise in the never-ending TV content deluge, but they’re actually sneak peeks at what the networks are betting big on. When studios start pulling in fan-favorite actors from major hits like The 100 and This Is Us, it’s a sign they want eyeballs and they want them now.

For fans, this kind of news offers a head start on what shows are going to be worth checking out. Do you want to be the person who discovers Memory of a Killer six months late? Or the one who already knows Harmon’s Joe is the next big TV antihero? We thought so.

Your Must-Watch List Just Got Longer

From sci-fi survivors turned assassins to heartfelt actresses diving into gritty crime thrillers, this week’s casting news is anything but boring. Richard Harmon stepping into the mob world? Chrissy Metz going dark on Apple TV Plus? A sea monster terrorizing Netflix? We’re sold.

If you’re tired of the same old TV tropes, these new projects are shaping up to be the perfect shake-up your watchlist needs. Keep an eye on Memory of a Killer, brace yourself for Apple’s Joona Linna adaptation, and maybe stay away from the ocean until Netflix tells you it's safe again.

Make sure to bookmark this page, because we’ll be following these projects all the way to premiere night — with plenty of sarcasm and spoilers along the way.