Mykelti Williamson added to '24' cast

Mykelti Williamson has joined the cast of Fox's 24, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The actor, who has previously starred in Boomtown and CSI: NY, will play a regular in the show's upcoming eighth season. His character, Brian Hastings, is the MBA-type head of CTU New York.

Williamson is joined by fellow new cast members Freddie Prinze Jr, Jennifer Westfeldt, John Boyd and Chris Diamantopoulos.