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Keri Russell as Kate Wyler – Returning!

Netflix confirmed that Keri Russell will of course be back for season 2!


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David Gyasi as Austin Dennison – Returning!

David Gyasi will be returning for more episodes.

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Ali Ahn as Eidra Graham – Returning!

Ali Ahn will be returning for season 2.
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Rory Kinnear as Prime Minister Nicol Trowbridge – Returning!

Rory Kinnear will be returning for the second season.

Ato Essandoh as Stuart Hayford – Returning!

The season 2 cast list confirmed that Ato Essandoh will be returning! His fate was up in the air after season 1′s big explosion.
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Miguel Sandoval as Miguel Ganon – Returning!

Netflix confirmed that Miguel Sandoval will appear again in season 2.

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Nana Mensah as Billie Appiah – Returning!

Netflix confirmed that Nana Mensah will return.
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Michael McKean as US President William Rayburn – Returning!

Michael McKean is returning!
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Rufus Sewell as Hal Wyler – Returning!

The fate of Kate’s husband Hal, portrayed by Rufus Sewell, was left as a cliffhanger at the end of season 1! However, his character is confirmed to be alive by Netflix.
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Allison Janney as Vice President Grace Penn – New guest star!

Allison Janney has joined the cast as Vice President Grace Penn.
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Simon Chandler as Merritt Grove – Character Likely Dead

When Merritt Grove opens his car door in the finale, it explodes, likely rendering him dead.