Sean Kaufmanwill be returning toThe Summer I Turned Prettyfor its third season, but he’ll be appearing on our screens much sooner than expected, as Collider is delighted to exclusively reveal that Kaufman will be guest starring in the February 27th episode ofFBI: Most Wanted,the highly popular CBS procedural from the legendaryDick Wolf. Kaufman will be appearing alongside leadDylan McDermottin the episode, playing the role of Eric Fontaine, an AI startup’s Chief Technology Officer.
Prior to his star-making role inThe Summer I Turned Pretty, Kaufman actually appeared in a small role inMost Wanted, playing another character, back in 2021. He also appeared inLaw & Order: Special Victims Unitin 2018, as well as two episodes of the cult hitManifestin the same year.
What is ‘FBI: Most Wanted’ About?
FBI: Most Wantedis a high-stakes drama seriesthat dives deep into the world of crime and justice, focusing on the efforts of the FBI’s Fugitive Task Force as they pursue and capture the most notorious and elusive criminals listed on the FBI’s Most Wanted list.The series is part of theFBIfranchise, created by Wolf, known for his work on theLaw & Orderfranchise, and it expands the universe established in the originalFBIseries with a specific focus on fugitive apprehension.
The show originally centered around the team led by Supervisory Special Agent Jess LaCroix (Julian McMahon), a seasoned and highly skilled FBI agent with a knack for profiling and tracking down hardened criminals. The team includes a diverse group of experts, each bringing their own unique skill set to the table, including tactical skills, technical expertise, and psychological insight. Together, they form a cohesive unit that works under high pressure to track down fugitives who are considered a significant threat to national security or public safety.McMahon left the series in 2022, with McDermott stepping in as the new lead for the series.
FBI: Most Wantedhas been well-received by audiences for its thrilling plots, complex characters, and realistic portrayal of the challenges faced by law enforcement in tracking down fugitives. The show’s success has contributed to the expansion of theFBIfranchise, solidifying its place in the landscape of American crime dramas.
The episode starring Sean Kaufman as Eric Fontaine will premiere on February 27th on CBS.
FBI: Most Wanted
It follows the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on the FBI’s Most Wanted list.
