CBS’ The Mentalist has nabbed onetime Prison Break inmate Rockmond Dunbar to fill a potentially series regular role.
Dunbar has been cast as Dennis Abbott, a no-nonsense FBI Supervisory Agent who isn’t impressed by Patrick Jane’s skills or charm (but probably his hair).
Abbott is one of two new characters/possible series regulars being added for Season 6, in preparation for these two midseason exits. The other is FBI agent Kim Fischer, a thirtysomething ex-homicide detective from Dallas who is not afraid to stand up for herself.
Dunbar’s other recent TV credits include Sons of Anarchy, The Game and the Terriers.
