Matt Lauria To Star With Morena Baccarin In ‘Sheriff Country’ CBS Series

Matt Lauria, best known from *CSI: Vegas*, has joined CBS as the male lead in *Sheriff Country*, a spinoff of *Fire Country* featuring Morena Baccarin as lead actress. The series follows Mickey Fox’s deputy, Boone, whose contrasting policing styles create complex dynamics with their partnership. The show also stars Christopher Gorham and Michele Weaver alongside Baccarin and Fire Country vet W. Earl Brown, with additional credits for the duo behind *Fire Country*. Lauria previously appeared in films like *Paramount’s 80 for Brady* and has recurring roles on series such as *Dexter* and *Prime Video’s sci-fi Western Outer Range*.