Sharon Taylor will star as Lt. Oracene Massey, Cross’ boss at the Metro PD. Deadline describes her as “a tireless self-promoter who understands that advancement doesn’t always have anything to do with catching the bad guys, but with pleasing those higher up.” Ginny & Georgia star Karen LeBlanc was originally cast in the role in December 2022, but recently exited the role due to scheduling conflicts. The details of her exit are unknown, but it left the role open for Sharon Taylor, who has most recently starred as Shelbey Glass in the Nancy Drew series on CW.
Some of Taylor’s other roles include Dr. Lily Winkler on The Good Doctor for ABC and Liv for Fire Country on CBS.
Cross will also star Jennifer Wigmore as Chief Anderson, Samantha Walkes as Ellie Monteiro, and Juanita Jennings as Regina ‘Nana Mama’ Cross, Alex’s grandmother and the Cross family matriarch. Caleb Elijah and Melody Hurd will be starring as Damien and Janelle Cross, Alex’s two children.
