13 Reasons Why lands Gary Sinise for its final season

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The Emmy-winning actor and CSI: New York alum will appear in every episode of the teen drama's fourth and final season, starring opposite Dylan Minnette. He'll play Dr. Robert Ellman, "a compassionate, incisive, no-nonsense adolescent and family therapist who works to help Clay Jensen (Minnette) battle anxiety, depression, and grief. Formidable, intense, and deeply humane, Ellman is steadfast in guiding Clay to accept the help he needs so desperately, to come to terms with the trauma in his past, and begin the process of healing." 13 Reasons Why creator Brian Yorkey said of the casting: “From the first moments we conceived of the role, I thought of Gary Sinise, but hardly dared to dream it might happen. A consummate actor and first-rate human, Gary brings the exact combination of toughness, smarts, and heart the character needs. We’re all thrilled and honored to have him join us for this pivotal role in our final season.”