Melissa Benoist Joins the Cast of Netflix’s ‘Myron Bolitar’

Melissa Benoist has landed a new role. The actress has joined the cast of Netflix’s new series, Myron Bolitar. Benoist will have a recurring guest star role on the show, which is based off the book series by Harlan Coben.

Benoist joins the previously announced Colin Woodell who will star as “Myron Bolitar,” KJ Apa as “Win Lockwood,” Diane Guerrero as “Esperanza Diaz,” Jabari Banks as “Dwayne Richmond,” Chloe Fineman as “Parker Quinn,” Jamie McShane as “Detective Ray Dimonte,” and Ben McKenzie as “Gavin Pierce.”

A handful of other actors and actress are also joining the cast. You can find the complete list, and the characters they will be playing below.

The show is expected to premiere on Netflix in 2027.

Ra’Mya Latiah Aikens (Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare in the Park)) as Wanda Green — Dwayne Richmond’s charming and smart fiancée determined to protect Dwayne and their relationship. (SERIES REGULAR)

Isaiah Hill as Jayden Elder — An incoming college freshman, Jayden is a generational basketball player primed to be the first overall pick in the NBA draft. (RECURRING GUEST STAR)

Amanda Warren as Deanna Richmond — Dwayne Richmond’s mother, she worries about the pressure on her son, but has complete faith in Myron. (RECURRING GUEST STAR)

Quincy Isaiah as Rodney Keys — One of Myron’s clients, Rodney is an NBA player with a big heart and questionable decision-making skills. (RECURRING GUEST STAR)

Bebe Neuwirth as Ellen Bolitar — Myron’s mother, a former public defender, who lives in a house Myron bought for his parents before his basketball career came to a grinding halt. (RECURRING GUEST STAR)

Griffin Dunne (as Alan Bolitar — Myron’s father, who is extremely close with Myron, serving as a source of good advice and unwavering support. (RECURRING GUEST STAR)

Melissa Benoist as Valerie Simpson — A former tennis star launching a comeback five years after a tragic, mysterious breakdown on center court. (RECURRING GUEST STAR)

Charlie Tahan as Roger Quincy — An off-kilter man who doesn’t want to be defined by his past but can’t seem to stay stay away from it. (RECURRING GUEST STAR)

Jamie Hectoras Avery Crowder — A man with a criminal past determined to succeed in the business of sports — and by any means necessary. (RECURRING GUEST STAR)

Sandrine Holt as Detective Sharon Steele — A detective in the major case squad, she is brought in to help investigate a high-profile crime. (RECURRING GUEST STAR)