Michelle Fairley is headed to ABC.

The former Game of Thrones and 24 star has landed a season-long arc on Resurrection, TV Line confirms.

Look for the veteran actress to play Margaret Langston, the "formidable" matriarch of the Langston family and, therefore, the parent of Henry and Fred (portrayed by Kurtwood Smith and Matt Craven, respectively).

Deceased for over 30 years, Margaret come back with knowledge of her family deep/dark past, secrets she is dead set on keeping hidden.

Resurrection Season 2 kicks off on Sunday, September 28 at 9/8c.

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