Matt Lauria has been cast as the co-lead in the new CBS series 'Sheriff Country', alongside Morena Baccarin. The series, set to air in the 2025-2026 season, is a spinoff of the popular show 'Fire Country'. It follows Sheriff Mickey Fox, portrayed by Baccarin, as she navigates crime investigations in Edgewater while dealing with her ex-con father and her daughter's mysterious incident. Lauria will play Boone, Mickey's longtime partner, described as a smart and capable deputy with a distinct law enforcement style influenced by his Oakland background. Lauria is known for roles in shows like 'Friday Night Lights', 'Parenthood', and 'CSI: Vegas'.

Matt Lauria has been cast as a co-lead in the upcoming CBS series 'Sheriff Country', joining Morena Baccarin in this new venture.

The series is scheduled to premiere in the 2025-2026 season and serves as a spinoff to the successful show 'Fire Country'.

The storyline centers around Sheriff Mickey Fox, Baccarin's character, who is the stepsister of Cal Fire’s division chief Sharon Leone, and her efforts to solve crimes in small-town Edgewater.

Sheriff Mickey Fox's character grapples with personal challenges, including the aftermath of her daughter's mysterious incident and her relationship with her ex-con father.

Lauria's character, Boone, is portrayed as a smart, tough, and capable deputy with a unique approach to law enforcement drawn from his experiences in Oakland.

Matt Lauria is recognized for his roles in various television series such as 'Friday Night Lights', 'Parenthood', 'CSI: Vegas', and 'Outer Range'.

Matt Lauria has been cast as the co-lead in the upcoming series Sheriff Country opposite Morena Baccarin.

The show is expected to debut in the 2025-2026 season on CBS and is a spinoff of the hit show Fire Country.

Here’s a synopsis of the series: “Sheriff Country follows straight-shooting Sheriff Mickey Fox (Baccarin), the stepsister of Cal Fire’s division chief Sharon Leone, who investigates criminal activity as she patrols the streets of small-town Edgewater while contending with her ex-con father and a mysterious incident involving her wayward daughter.”

Matt‘s casting was announced on Monday (April 28) and his character has been revealed!

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Variety reports he will “play Boone, Mickey’s longtime partner who is described as a ‘smart, tough and capable deputy’ with a different style of law enforcement, being from Oakland.”

Matt is best known for starring in shows like Friday Night Lights, Parenthood, CSI: Vegas, and Outer Range.

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