James Van Der Beek (Dawson’s Creek) has gained a recurring role on Mercy that THR says has potential to become a series regular role. According to THR, he will play the hospital’s new womanizing ICU chief who harbors a dark secret.

Yall know I absolutely love Mercy and I am thrilled about this news, especially since Mercy has been picked up for a full season…this gives more room for lots more drama!

Tune into Mercy when it returns later this month!