Patrick Dempsey’s Hit Assassin Thriller Casts Justified Star As Key New Season 2 Character

Published Jul 31, 2026, 8:06 AM EDT Sarah is a writer and journalist who has been writing for ScreenRant since 2024. She holds an advanced diploma in journalism from Humber Polytechnic. Specializing in entertainment news, Sarah also brings extensive experience in radio, TV production, editing, and investigative journalism. She contributed to the Climate Disaster Project, gaining valuable expertise in impactful storytelling. Sign in to your ScreenRant account Patrick Dempsey’s breakout crime thriller, Memory of a Killer, is continuing to expand its cast as work on season 2 gets underway. Premiering earlier this year, Fox’s Memory of a Killer quickly established itself as one of the network’s most successful new dramas. Based on the Belgian novel and film De Zaak Alzheimer, the series stars Dempsey as Angelo Doyle, a contract killer attempting to balance his dangerous criminal life with his responsibilities as a father and family man while grappling with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. According to Deadline, Fire Country star Natalie Zea has officially joined Memory of a Killer season 2 in a heavily recurring role. The actress will play Olivia, a brilliant, ambitious, yet sensitive businesswoman who has always insisted on making her own way. In the wake of a tragedy, Olivia appears to be a woman struggling with profound loss. However, the character is hiding far more beneath the surface, as she is secretly protecting something much more dangerous than a family legacy. The description teases that Olivia will be someone viewers instinctively trust until unexpected revelations begin to emerge, positioning her as one of season 2’s most intriguing new players. Zea is best known to many television viewers for playing Winona Hawkins in FX’s acclaimed western crime drama Justified. She has also appeared in series including La Brea, Dirty Sexy Money, The Following, The Unicorn, and most recently Fire Country. Her extensive television experience makes her a notable addition to a series that has increasingly relied on strong character dynamics alongside its crime-thriller storytelling. Memory of a Killer season 1 delivered several major twists, including a shocking finale that dramatically altered Angelo’s personal life and set the stage for new conflicts. With production on season 2 ramping up, Fox has already begun adding new faces to the ensemble as the series prepares for its next chapter. In addition to Zea, it was reported earlier this week that Meta Golding had joined the series as a new regular, playing Mel, Angelo’s childhood sweetheart. With both Golding and Zea now boarding the project, it is becoming clear that season 2 will significantly expand Angelo’s world following the events of the first season. Season 1 followed Angelo as he attempted to keep his two lives separate while signs of memory deterioration began affecting both his work and his relationships. As the situation worsened, the lines between his personal and professional worlds increasingly blurred, posing great danger to those closest to him. Memory of a Killer marks Dempsey’s return to network television in a leading role after years spent balancing film and streaming projects. The actor previously explained that the combination of the character’s assassin storyline and his struggle with cognitive decline was what initially drew him to the project. That same blend of action, suspense, and emotional drama has become one of the series’ defining traits. With new cast members joining the ensemble, and the series continuing to build momentum after its successful first season, Memory of a Killer appears poised for an even bigger sophomore outing. Release Date January 25, 2026 Network FOX Directors Daniel Minahan Cast Patrick Dempsey Angelo Ledda