Amanda Brugel promoted to regular in Dark Matter Season 2

Apple TV+ has announced that Amanda Brugel will be promoted to a regular role in the second season of their series "Dark Matter." Chris Diamantopoulos has also joined the cast, which includes Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly, who are also executive producers. "Dark Matter" is based on a novel by Blake Crouch. It tells the story of Jason Dessen, played by Edgerton, who is a physicist and family man. One night in Chicago, he is kidnapped and taken to an alternate version of his life. He faces challenges trying to return to his real family while dealing with various realities and an enemy that is a version of himself. Brugel originally joined the show as a recurring character named Blaire, a close friend of Connelly's character. Details about Diamantopoulos’ role are not yet disclosed. The show is created by Crouch, who is also the showrunner, along with co-writer Jacquelyn Ben-Zekry. Besides "Dark Matter," Brugel is known for her role in "The Handmaid's Tale," where she received multiple award nominations. She is set to appear in the final season of that show and has several upcoming film projects. Diamantopoulos is recognized for his role in "Silicon Valley" and has appeared in various films and series. He is also a voice actor, known for voicing Mickey Mouse in several Disney productions. Both actors have notable careers and are represented by leading agencies.