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Susan Kelechi Watson Joins High Potential in Recurring Role, Debuts Jan. 27

The casting signals the series' back-half push for high-profile arrivals under showrunner Todd Harthan.

Overview

  • Watson will first appear in the Jan. 27 episode, titled “NPC,” with her role confirmed as recurring.
  • She plays a woman from Karadec’s past described as wry, open-hearted, and independent.
  • The episode follows the LAPD Major Crimes Division probing the murder of a former esports champion, with a gaming rival and a sushi chef under suspicion, as Morgan draws insights from time with Elliot.
  • High Potential is ABC’s U.S. adaptation of the French drama HPI, developed by Drew Goddard and produced by 20th Television, with Todd Harthan as showrunner.
  • Harthan has teased more notable guest stars in the season’s back half as the show builds momentum toward a possible Season 3.