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‘High Potential’ Season 2 Casts ‘This Is Us’ Alum Susan Kelechi Watson in Guest Role

January 15, 2026

Jan 15, 2026 10:00am PT ‘High Potential’ Season 2 Casts ‘This Is Us’ Alum Susan Kelechi Watson in Guest Role By Joe Otterson Plus Icon Joe Otterson TV Reporter joeotterson Latest ‘High Potential’ Season 2 Casts ‘This Is Us’ Alum Susan Kelechi Watson in Guest Role 7 minutes ago ‘Ted’ Season 2 Trailer: Foul-Mouthed Teddy Bear Returns for More Pot-Fueled Adventures 2 hours ago ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ Boss Alex Kurtzman Credits His Son With Shaping Newest Entry in Franchise 19 hours ago See All Dalvin Adams Susan Kelechi Watson is set to guest star in an upcoming episode of “High Potential.” Watson will appear in the Jan. 27 episodes of the ABC procedural, which is titled “NPC.” The desciption for the episode states, “When a former esports champion is mysteriously murdered, both his gaming rival and a sushi chef are under suspicion. Time spent with Elliot (Matthew Lamb) unexpectedly provides Morgan (Kaitlin Olson) with insights on the case.

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The character is further described as “wry, open-hearted, and independent.
Always chasing what’s next, not out of recklessness, but out of a real appetite for life.
She follows her curiosity wherever it leads, whether that’s a new city, a new flavor, or a new chapter.” Popular on Variety Watson is best known for her time on the hit NBC series “This Is Us,” having appeared in the show as Beth Pearson throughout its six-season run at the broadcast network.

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‘High Potential’ Season 2 Casts ‘This Is Us’ Alum Susan Kelechi Watson in Guest Role

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