USA's 'Mr. Robot' Casts Craig Robinson In Recurring Role

By R. Thomas Umstead
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USA Network has tapped Craig Robinson (The Office) as a recurring guest star in its sophomore drama series Mr. Robot, network officials said Monday.

Robinson will star as a neighborhood local to series star Rami Malek, said network officials. He joins the previously announced Joey Bada$$ and Chris Conroy (Members Only)for the 10-episode second season, according to the network. 

Mr. Robot will return for its second season this summer, said network officials.

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.