James Wolk Signs On to USA’s Political Animals

PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 22: Actor James Wolk attends the
PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 22: Actor James Wolk attends the “For A Good Time, Call…” premiere during the 2012 Sundance Film Festival held at Eccles Center Theatre on January 22, 2012 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images) Photo: Jemal Countess/2012 Getty Images

A year after joining ABC’s Georgetown pilot, where he played a party-swapping presidential speechwriter, James Wolk’s signed up another political project, Greg Berlanti’s USA miniseries Political Animals. Wolk is being cast as Doug, the son (and chief of staff) of Elaine Barish, a divorced former first lady reincarnated as the secretary of State. If Hillary Clinton had a son and less patience for Bill, it would almost be eery. [Deadline]

James Wolk Signs On to USA’s Political Animals