After exploring The Devil’s “daddy issues” during its freshman season, Lucifer Season 2 will dive into Satan’s complicated relationship with his mother, and now we finally know who will be playing her. Battlestar Galactica alum Tricia Helfer will be taking on the role of Lucifer (Tom Ellis) and Amenadiel’s (D.B. Woodside) mom, who will be called Charlotte.
The show’s official Twitter page announced the casting news on Tuesday afternoon.
The news you’ve all been waiting for… Please welcome our newest cast member… Mom — played by @trutriciahelfer #Lucifer 😈
– Lucifer Writers Room (@LUCIFERwriters) June 21, 2016
Helfer will appear in multiple episodes as Charlotte, beginning with Lucifer‘s Season 2 premiere. Per TVLine, here’s the official character description for Charlotte:
Trapped in Hell for thousands of years by God (her ex-husband), the Mother of Angels is now free on Earth. Once reunited with Lucifer, it will become clear that she’s the one he takes after. Mom is fearless and has a strong conviction for who she is and what she deserves. However, mother and son do not share the same opinion when it comes to humanity. Everything that fascinates Lucifer about people repels Mom – a disdain that’s highlighted by that fact that Mom’s trapped in a human body for her stay on Earth. Lucifer’s desperate to find out what Mom’s up to, but she claims that all she wants is to spend time with her sons again. But can the devil’s mom really be that innocent?
In addition to her work on Battlestar Galactica, Helfer’s TV credits include Suits, Powers, and Criminal Minds.
Lucifer Season 2 kicks off Monday, Sept. 19, at 9 p.m. on FOX.
Lucifer fans, what do you think of Tricia Helfer’s casting? Are you excited to see what she’ll bring to the character of Lucifer’s mother and to the show overall? Comment below and let us know.
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