Marcia Gay Harden will return to TV this fall in the CBS series “Code Black,” a new medical drama set in one of the busiest emergency rooms in the country. The overcrowded and understaffed Los Angeles ER gets an influx of patients that outweigh the limited resources available to the outstanding doctors and nurses whose job is to treat them all.
Harden, who recently has roles on “The Newsroom,” “How to Get Away with Murder” and “Trophy Wife,” said she decided to sign on to the series because she knew it would be a challenge. And she was right.
“Code Black” premieres Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 10 p.m. ET, but before that Harden will stop by the annual celebration of the fall TV season: PaleyFest Fall TV Previews in Los Angeles. There, fans get chance to preview fall TV shows, with premiere screenings and exclusive conversations with TV stars and show creators. Events are open to the public (the “Code Black” panel is scheduled for Saturday), with more information here.
We caught up with the Oscar winner (via email) ahead of her visit to PaleyFest about her new role on “Code Black.” Here’s what she had to say.
Q: What attracted you to the role in “Code Black”?
A: Who wouldn’t want to play a commando? Dr. Rorish is a whirlwind in the ER, and snaps people into shape with the bark of her voice…I could tell it was going to be a great challenge, and that’s ALWAYS WHAT I am looking for…A challenge!
Q: How would you describe your character, ER Residency Director Dr. Leanne Rorish?
Read her answer at: www.CBSNews.com
