Designated Survivor follows Sutherland’s President Kirkman after he was thrust into the role by a devastating terrorist attack.
Following its cancellation by ABC in May, Netflix swiftly revived Designated Survivor for a third season and has now added Anthony Edwards and Julie White to recurring roles for the next chapter in the series, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Designated Survivor will resume production later this year, with a 2019 debut.planned for Season 3.
“Campaigning, smear tactics, debates, campaign finance and fake news” will all be among the topics explored in season 3.