After surprising viewers with multiple character deaths, Will Trent is bringing in a new cast member from The Pitt. Alexandra Metz is joining season 5 of the hit ABC series as Birdie Palmer, according to Deadline. Birdie is described as “the newly appointed Deputy Director of the GBI — confident, ambitious, and razor-sharp, but deeply guarded by a life-altering event from her past.” Birdie is taking over at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation following the death of Amanda Wagner (Sonja Sohn) in season 4. Metz, 40, is currently filming season 3 of HBO Max’s The Pitt, with De...
'The Pitt' Star Joins ‘Will Trent’ in Key Role After Multiple Cast Exits
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Sep 9, 2026 • 1 day ago
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