Kelli O’Hara Joins CBS’s ‘Sheriff Country’ Season 1 Cast
Kelli O’Hara has officially joined the recurring cast of CBS’s new series, Sheriff Country. Known for her work in shows like The Gilded Age and Master of Sex, O’Hara is set to portray Miranda, a character with deep ties to other key figures in the storyline.
Kelli O’Hara’s Role in Sheriff Country
Miranda is the ex-sister-in-law of Sheriff Mickey Fox, played by Morena Baccarin. Their relationship is complicated, marked by tension and unresolved issues, especially as they navigate the challenges of parenting children facing addiction. Miranda stands out as a sharp-tongued, formidable businesswoman and the wealthiest individual in the fictional town of Edgewater.
Family Dynamics
- Miranda is the sister of Travis Fraley, portrayed by Christopher Gorham.
- She is the aunt to Skye, the daughter of Mickey Fox and Travis.
The backdrop of Sheriff Country follows Mickey Fox, who not only deals with criminal investigations but also manages her relationship with her ex-con father and the complications of her daughter’s behavior.
Supporting Cast and Production Team
The series features an ensemble cast, including Michele Weaver as Cassidy Campbell and Matt Lauria as Nathan Boone. The creative team consists of showrunner Matt Lopez, alongside executive producers Max Thieriot, Tony Phelan, Joan Rater, Jerry Bruckheimer, and KristieAnne Reed. CBS Studios is responsible for the production of this engaging series.
Kelli O’Hara’s Acclaimed Career
A celebrated actress, Kelli O’Hara is a Tony Award winner, known for her outstanding performance in “The King and I,” which earned her the Tony for Best Leading Actress in a Musical in 2015. In addition to her television credits, she is set to star alongside Tom Hanks in the Off-Broadway play “This World of Tomorrow” and will return to Broadway in the revival of “Fallen Angels” this spring.
O’Hara’s impressive career includes notable roles in:
- Showtime’s Master of Sex
- Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why
- CBS’s Blue Bloods
- Peacock’s All My Children
- Martin Scorsese’s The Key to Reserva
Her talent and versatility mark her as a significant addition to the project, promising an intriguing dynamic within the show’s narrative.
