'Torchwood: Miracle Day' casts three more

Three new guest stars have been confirmed for the upcoming fourth series of Torchwood.

Starz has announced that Nana Visitor, Mare Winningham and Frances Fisher will all appear in the new ten-part run, subtitled Miracle Day.

A press release from the cable network also confirms the previously-reported involvement of Seinfeld's Wayne Knight, The Hitcher's C. Thomas Howell, Ghostbusters star Ernie Hudson and Star Trek's John De Lancie.

Visitor is best known for her role as Kira Nerys in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and also starred in ABC Family drama Wildfire. In addition, she has had guest roles on Battlestar Galactica, CSI and Frasier.

Winningham recently starred in five-part HBO mini-series Mildred Pierce opposite Kate Winslet and has also featured in episodes of Criminal Minds, 24 and CSI: NY, while Titanic star Fisher has appeared on The Shield, Sons of Anarchy and Private Practice.

Torchwood series regulars John Barrowman, Eve Myles and Kai Owen will also appear in Miracle Day alongside new regular cast members Mekhi Phifer, Bill Pullman, Alexa Havins, Arlene Tur and recurring guest star Lauren Ambrose.

The series will air on BBC One in the UK and Starz in the US.

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