Emmy-winning character actor Željko Ivanek (Damages) has joined the cast of CBS‘ new drama series Madam Secretary as a regular after guest starring in the pilot. Written by Barbara Hall and exec produced by Morgan Freeman, Madam Secretary, from CBS Studios, stars Téa Leoni as Elizabeth McCord, the shrewd, determined, newly appointed Secretary of State who drives international diplomacy, battles office politics and circumvents protocol as she negotiates global and domestic issues, both at the White House and at home. Ivanek plays the President’s intimidating and opinionated Chief of Staff Russell Jackson.
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Oh well, now this WILL be good. I love him to pieces.
ReplyDeleteTHE CREEPIEST ACTOR ON TELEVISION.
ReplyDeleteOk, now I'll watch it. Awesome actor despite the fact that I can never pronounce his name.
ReplyDeleteMhm, might give this a shot then.
ReplyDeleteHe creeps me out.
ReplyDeleteAs someone who have interviewed him in person i can say he`s a really nice guy tough.
ReplyDeleteHe is an awesome actor. Seen him lately on Banshee, Suits and The Americans - great performances in all of them.
ReplyDeleteAlright, I wasn't sure I would tune in before, but now I will definitely watch it.
ReplyDeleteGreat! He is a very good actor and can play creepy very very well.
ReplyDeleteFrom the promo I had assumed he already was... still GREAT news!
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