Matlin Joins Showtime’s L Word

Marlee Matlin is joining the cast of Showtime drama The L Word, AP reported.

Matlin (Children of a Lesser God, The West Wing) will play “a fiery artist who catches the attention of Jennifer Beals' character, Bette Porter," the network said.

She joins Beals, Pam Grier, Laurel Holloman, Mia Kirshner, Katherine Moennig, Leisha Hailey, Rachel Shelley and Daniela Sea.