Our highly anticiapted Fall 2026 TV lineup is finally here, and NBC is starting off strong with Line of Fire, a thrilling series about a family of law enforcement agents comes from creator and writer Joshua Safran (Gossip Girl, Quantico, Smash).
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NBC’s official Line of Fire synopsis reads: “A family of law enforcement agents bridges personal differences and crosses professional boundaries as they tackle cases for the FBI, US Marshals, Secret Service and Department of Justice.
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After a seemingly cut-and-dry case turns into a deadly conspiracy, they must use the expertise from a lifetime of protecting civilians and politicians to protect one another and bring the killer to justice … even if it means betraying their sworn code.”
Hooked?
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You’re not alone!
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And we haven’t even shared the stacked cast yet, or the fact that Jenna Bush Hager, whose experiences as First Daughter loosely inspired certain aspects of the show, serves as an executive producer.
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So what are you waiting for?!
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In celebration of Line of Fire‘s premiere, we assembled a handy cast guide to help you get to know actors and characters in the new show.
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Peter Krause as Mike Hollingsworth
Peter Krause plays Line of Fire‘s patriarch, Mike Hollingsworth, a Secret Service agent who works on presidential details, but has some secrets of his own…
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He’s coming off a beloved eight-season run as Fire Captain Bobby Nash on ABC’s 9-1-1, and before that he was known for memorable roles in Parenthood, Six Feet Under, Sports Night, The Catch, Dirty Sexy Money, and more.
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Hope Davis as Jane Hollingsworth
Hope Davis plays Line of Fire‘s matriarch, U.S. Marshal Jane Hollingsworth.
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If you recognize the legendary 62-year-old stage and screen actor, we’re not surprised!
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The three-time Emmy nominee has amassed more than 70 film and television credits, including American Splendor, About Schmidt, Captain America: Civil War, Succession, Your Honor, Perry Mason, For the People, Wayward Pines, The Newsroom, Six Degrees, Furious, and more.
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Tommy O’Brien plays Mike “Micah” Hollingsworth Jr., a Secret Service agent who winds up working alongside his dad on the president’s detail.
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Oh, and did we mention he’s hooking up with the president’s daughter?!
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Here’s how O’Brien described his character in a Line of Fire teaser trailer:
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“Micah lives in the shadow of his dad.
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That’s something that’s very difficult to navigate.
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He’s very risky.
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If O’Brien looks familiar, you may recognize the 34-year-old actor from past roles in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, Grown-ish, Watson, Stumptown, Shameless, Grey’s Anatomy, and more.
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Kat Cunning as Clare Hollingsworth
Kat Cunning plays Clare Hollingsworth, an FBI agent who crosses paths with her mom on the job.
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Here’s how Cunning described their character in a Line of Fire teaser trailer:
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“Clare marches to the beat of her own drum.
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I spend a lot of time rebelling against my mom.”
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Outside of Line of Fire, you may recognize the 36-year-old actor, model, dancer, singer, and recording artist from films and TV series including American Hostage, On Swift Horses, Rap Sh!t, Star People, The Deuce, Station 19, and more.
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Taylor Bloom as Russ Hollingsworth
Taylor Bloom plays the youngest Hollingsworth sibling, Russ, a newly hired Department of Justice analyst who’s desperately trying to keep his job despite his family’s constant requests.
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You may recognize Bloom from roles in American Horror Story Season 11 or The Vince Staples Show, but he’s also a passionate musician and songwriter, so here’s hoping Line of Fire finds a way to spotlight Bloom’s musical talents somehow.
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Savannah Lee Smith stars as Sydney, aka Sparrow, aka the president’s college-aged daughter who’s having a secret affair with her Secret Service agent Micah.
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If Savannah Lee Smith looks familiar, you may know the 26-year-old actor from her time on the 2021 Gossip Girl reboot, 2024’s Cruel Intentions series, Tinsel Town, or other projects.
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Antoinette Crowe-Legacy as Nia Wallace
Antoinette Crowe-Legacy plays Nia Wallace, a Homeland Security Detective who gets involved in the Hollingsworth family’s case and makes it her mission to uncover the truth.
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Prior to her role in Line of Fire, Crowe-Legacy had credits in projects like Passing and Apple TV’s WeCrashed, but she’s best known for playing Elise Johnson in Godfather of Harlem.
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Pico Alexander as Logan
Pico Alexander plays Logan, boyfriend of Clare Hollingsworth who bravely meets the family in Line of Fire‘s pilot.
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What happens next is a major spoiler, but buckle up!
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You may recognize the 35-year-old acor from nearly 30 film and television credits, including Home Again, A Most Violent Year, War Machine, Catch-22, Saint X, Gossip Girl, Dickinson, and more.
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Charlie Barnett
To describe Charlie Barnett’s role in Line of Fire would be to spoil Charlie Barnett’s role in Line of Fire.
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So let’s just dive into the 38-year-old actor’s career, shall we?
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Bartnett is likely best known for his role as Peter Mills in Chicago Fire, but he’s also starred in dozens of other projects, including You, Arrow, Russian Doll, The Acolyte, and more.
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Chris Chalk as President Kayana
Chris Chalk will star as Line of Fire‘s current President Kayana aka Sydney’s dad.
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Per Deadline, he’s “strong and decisive but worries his numbers are not where they should be and is seeking to course correct.
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If Chalk looks familiar, you likely recognize the 48-year-old actor and director from roles in other popular TV shows and films like Gotham, It: Welcome to Derry, The Newsroom, Perry Mason, When They See Us, Shining Girls, Our Deadly Vows, and dozens of other credits.
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Campbell Scott as Terry
Campbell Scott is set to play Jane’s boyfriend, Terry, who Deadline notes is also a U.S. Senator.
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…and 7 more, not listed.
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