American actor Michael Cassidy has been roped in to play the lead role in TBS comedy pilot 'The Group' opposite Wyatt Cenac.
Tabloid media revealed that the 32-year-old actor, who will be playing Wyatt's boss in this venture, will portray the role of Jonathan Walash, a charismatic and successful CEO of Walsh Media, Deadline.com reported.
The upcoming venture, which will begin the shooting in September, centers on support group for people who think they have been abducted by aliens.
Cassidy, who will be seen next in 'Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice' has also appeared in indie 'Night Of The Living Deb' and recurs on 'Syfy's The Magicians'.