AceShowbiz - Matlock is set to feature Gina Rodriguez in its upcoming Season 2 finale, reuniting her with showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman. Rodriguez, known for starring as the lead in Jane the Virgin, will guest star in the CBS drama’s finale this May. Urman, who also executive produces Matlock, expressed great excitement about Rodriguez joining the cast, calling her “pure magic” and highlighting their previous collaboration on Jane the Virgin.

Gina Rodriguez earned a Golden Globe for her role as Jane Villanueva on Jane the Virgin, which aired on The CW from 2014 to 2019. Her recent television credits include appearances on Not Dead Yet, Will Trent, and Big Mouth. While specific details about her character on Matlock have not been released, fans can look forward to her guest spot when the current season concludes in May.

Meanwhile, in other casting news, Stana Katic, known for her role on Castle, will star in the Lifetime movie Kidnapped in Her Own Home: The Martha Carelli Story. The film is scheduled to air on Saturday, May 2, at 8 p.m. Katic portrays Martha Carelli, a woman whose peaceful life is disrupted when she is held hostage by an escaped convict hiding in her basement. Lifetime also announced that Nancy Travis (NCIS) will headline Rescued By Faith: The Connie and Larry Van Oosten Story, premiering on Saturday, April 4 at 8 p.m.

In addition, Oscar winner Tommy Lee Jones has joined the cast of FX’s Season 2 of The Lowdown. No further information about his character has been provided. Comedy series Ghosts will feature guest stars James Austin Johnson (Saturday Night Live) and Christopher Jackson (And Just Like That...) later this season. Johnson will play a historical expert named Joe, while Jackson will assume the role of HR representative Anthony.

Lastly, AMC’s thriller Dark Winds has added Martin Sensmeier (Yellowstone) as a series regular for its upcoming fifth season. He will portray Terry Bai, a former Vietnam War veteran who now works at a racetrack and shares a history with the character Chee from middle school.

These casting announcements highlight an exciting lineup of talent joining various television projects this spring, offering fresh storylines and dynamic performances across networks.