William Jackson Harper has joined the cast of Season 4 of “The Morning Show” on Apple TV+, diverse to learn.
Harper will star in the series alongside co-stars Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston and new cast members Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons and Aaron Pierre. The series also stars Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass, Nestor Carbonell, Karen Pittman, Greta Lee, Jon Hamm and Nicole Beharie.
Harper will play Ben, described as the network's “confident and innovative head of sports.”
Harper is perhaps best known for his role on the critically acclaimed NBC sitcom “The Good Place,” for which he was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 2020. Harper most recently appeared in the Netflix limited series “A Man in Full,” and has also starred in shows like “Love Life” and “The Resort.” In film, he has starred in films like “Midsommar,” “Dark Waters,” and “Paterson.” In theater, Harper was recently nominated for a Tony Award for his work in the Lincoln Center revival of “Uncle Vanya.”
He represents UTA, AC Management, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.
The fourth season of “The Morning Show” is currently in production. The series has recently been nominated for 16 Emmy Awards, including nominations for Outstanding Drama Series and acting nominations for cast members Aniston, Witherspoon, Beharie, Crudup, Duplass, and Hamm.
Kerry Ehrin developed “The Morning Show.” Charlotte Staudt serves as showrunner and executive producer under her overall deal with Apple. Aniston and Kristen Hahn executive produce through Echo Films, while Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter executive produce through Hello Sunshine. Mimi Leder also serves as showrunner and executive producer under her overall deal. Michael Ellenberg executive produces for Media Res, which produces the series. Micah Schraft and Xander Lehman also serve as executive producers.
