'The Mentalist' Season 6 Cast Expands: A Love Interest for Lisbon
CBS hit drama "The Mentalist" has announced some big news; the show will be adding a new character, FBI Special Agent Marcus Pike, played by actor Pedro Pascal.
According to Entertainment Weekly, the new character will serve as a love interest for Lisbon. Executive producer Bruno Heller spoke on how Pike and Lisbon's dynamic will play out.
"In order for her to fulfill herself -- even if she eventually fulfills herself with Jane, which she may or may not do -- she has to find other relationships, other perspectives, other people who love her, just to feel fully who she is," Heller said. "It's very important for her to be able to step away from Jane and see herself for herself."
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Pedro Pascal, the actor who will play Agent Pike, is having a successful year in terms of television dramas. He was recently added to the cast of HBO's "Game of Thrones" to play the Red Viper.
Pedro Pascal was HBO's the official choice for the role, though the casting decision was not an easy choice, as "Game of Thrones" showrunners David Benioff and Dan Wiess told Entertainment Weekly in an interview.
"This was a tough one. The Red Viper is sexy and charming, yet believably dangerous; intensely likable, yet driven by hate. The boys love him, the girls love him, and he loves them all back. Unless your last name is Lannister. We found a fellow who can handle the job description and make it seem effortless. He wasn't easy to find and he won't be easy to stop," they said.
Pascal is no stranger to television dramas, as he has been acting in television for many years. In 2009, Pascal had a recurring role as Omar Assarian on "Lights Out," according to IMBD.com. From 2009-2011, he played Nathan Landry on CBS's hit "The Good Wife." And he currently has a recurring role on the new show "Graceland." He plays Juan Badillo on that USA drama.
