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Gina Rodriguez has joined the cast of the much-talked-about third season of the ABC series, Will Trent. Rodriguez brings her versatile acting talent, which will add a new twist to the crime drama. She will be a series regular, playing Marion Alba, a new Assistant District Attorney (ADA) who steps into Atlanta's criminal justice system.
On August 19, ABC made the announcement on Instagram with the caption:
"First case of the season: solved. Gina Rodriguez will be joining season 3 of #WillTrent as ADA Marion Alba!"
With her on the team, it's assumed that a whole raft of new storylines and character beats are sure to drop. Rodriguez's role is believed to deeply affect the series, especially after all the drama that went down in season 2.
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For the unversed, Gina Rodriguez is an American actress of Puerto Rican descent, famous for her iconic role in Jane the Virgin. She has also appeared in films, including Miss Bala, Scoob!, and Someone Great.
Gina Rodriguez's career highlights and recent projects
Gina Rodriguez was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 30, 1984. She began her career on stage and screen through theater and television appearances. Many fans of Rodriguez came to know her for the lead role of Jane Villanueva, which she played in The CW's Jane the Virgin. She received a Golden Globe Award in 2015.
Since then, Rodriguez has starred in projects such as Filly Brown, Deepwater Horizon, and more. She has also voiced the title character in Netflix's animated adaptation of Carmen Sandiego — and is fresh off headlining the Disney+ series Diary of a Future President. In addition, she has recently co-hosted the ABC game show Lucky 13 with Shaquille O'Neal, which is different from her dramatic roles on screen.
Given her versatile acting credits spanning several genres, fans are excited for her performance in Will Trent.
What to expect from Gina Rodriguez in Will Trent?
Rodriguez will play Marion Alba, the charming and assured ADA who has just been assigned to Atlanta in Will Trent season 3. Her character is supposed to lock horns with, and subsequently team up with the titular character Will Trent.
As per her character breakdown revealed on Deadline, Marion's first encounter with Will Trent may not turn out to be the kind of interaction one would look forward to. She will contribute elements that are entirely new to the plot as she becomes increasingly entangled in investigations related to Atlanta's gangs.
The new dynamic is believed to bring a lot of tension and intrigue into the series. With Rodriguez on board, the legal and criminal drama will be enriched with layers of storyline and character relationships.
