Dochas added an Emmy-winningDesperate Housewivesstar to the cast, with Felicity Huffman boarding the Fox medical drama. Debuting back in January, the story centers on Dr. Amy Larsen (played byHouse of Cardsstar Molly Parker) and what happens when she suffers a brain injury that causes her to lose years of memories. The premise proved to be a quick success, with viewership surging more than 600% in just a matter of days, paving the way forDocseason 2.
Deadlineconfirms thatHuffman has joinedDocseason 2 as a main cast member. She’ll play Dr. Joan Ridley, who is double-boarded in internal medicine and surgery. The character description reveals that Ridley is the kind of doctor who never has to raise her voice. It’s noted, as well, that Ridley is charming and charismatic, but her wicked sense of humor masks her ambition.
What Huffman’s Addition Means For Doc Season 2
She’ll Add A Layer Of Drama
Dr. Ridley was Dr. Larsen’s med school professor and mentor early on, viewing Amy as her standout student. The official description notes that their dynamic is layered. Although there is mutual respect between the two, there is also a bit of friction. This is partly why she’soffered the Chief of Internal Medicine job at Westside, taking over for Dr. Richard Miller (Scott Wolf).
DocSeason 2:MainCast & Characters
Felicity Huffman
Dr. Joan Ridley
Joining theDoccast, which also includes Omar Metwally, Jon Ecker, Amirah Vann, Anya Banerjee, Patrick Walker, and Charlotte Fountain-Jardim, it’s teased thatHuffman’s new character has a secret that’s motivating her. The news marks Huffman’s third time as a main cast member on a series, coming afterSports Nightand her Emmy-winning performance as Lynette Scavo onDesperate Housewives. She is also an Oscar nominee for leading 2006’sTransamerica.
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It Answers A Big Question
One of the majorquestions coming out ofDocseason 1is how the show would move forward in the wake of what happened to Dr. Miller. His presence was crucial to what ended up being a breakout first installment, deepening Dr. Larsen’s character at a time when viewers did not know all that much about her and a time when she was still rediscovering herself.
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Followingthe ending ofDoc, it looks like Huffman will provide a similar storytelling function of illuminating key parts of Dr. Larsen’s past. But like something out ofDesperate Housewives, this Huffman portrayal also has her hidden goals thatDocco-showrunners Barbie Kligman and Hank Steinberg will dig into when the hit drama roars back.
