'The 100' Season 5 News: Shannon Kook Lands Guest Starring Role
"The 100" has added a new cast member to its stellar lineup for season 5.
Shannon Kook is officially on board The CW's post-apocalyptic drama, according to reports. "The Conjuring" actor has landed a guest-starring role for the season 5 finale as Lucas, but details about his character were not revealed. His character may be part of season 6 should The CW decide to renew the program beyond the upcoming installment.
Kook is best known for portraying Zane Park on the teen drama, "Degrassi: The Next Generation." His TV credits include appearances on "Rising Suns," "Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments," "Running With Violet" and "Incorporated." His most recent films are "Goliath," "Dark Places" and the two installments of "The Conjuring."
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Kook will join other newcomers this season including Mike Dopud ("Power") as a serial killer named Vinson, Jordan Bolger ("Peaky Blinders") as an overconfident space exploreer named Zeke, Lola Flanery ("Shadowhunters") is Clarke's (Eliza Taylor) "daughter" Madi, Ivana Milicevic ("Banshee") as a military strategist named Charmaine, William Miller as the season 5 main villain.
Further details about the season 5 storyline are still being kept under wraps. However, producers have confirmed that the new trailer will be released sometime in March.
While The CW has yet to order a sixth season from the hit drama, fans can rest assured that a renewal is underway. The CW President Mark Pedowitz recently announced that "The 100" showrunner Jason Rothenberg already has plans for season 6 and beyond.
"I know [executive producer Jason Rothenberg] has a plan beyond year five," he said during the TCA press tour, adding, "He may have a six or seven year plan to it. I don't know if I'm allowed to even say that, that he has a plan beyond year five, but he does."
"The 100" season 5 premieres Tuesday, April 24, at 9 p.m. EST on The CW.
