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The former Alias star is said to be in final negotiations to star in FOX’s yet-untitled new drama from the creater of the network’s hit series Bones, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The show is about a 14-year-old orphaned teen who teams up with a rogue assassin and learns to become an expert spy. If the deal goes through, Bassett will play CIA director Alice Vergas on the show, alongside Nip/Tuck star Julian McMahon.
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This will be Bassett’s first time on a television series since she starred on ER in 2008-09, and her second time playing a top CIA agent. Are you looking forward to seeing Bassett take on a new role?