*Courtney B. Vance will join NBC's "ER" this season in a recurring role as the husband of a new attending physician at Chicago's County General Hospital – a character played by his real wife, Angela Bassett.
"We are excited to see the on-screen chemistry and emotion this incredibly talented husband and wife team will bring to our show," executive producer David Zabel says. "Fans are in for a treat, and we couldn't be more thrilled that they chose 'ER' to make their first [TV] appearance together."
Vance returns to NBC after starring for five seasons as Assistant District Attorney Ron Carver on "Law & Order: Criminal Intent." His TV credits also include Lifetime's "State of Mind," the original "Law & Order" and the 1995 HBO movie "The Tuskegee Airmen."
"ER" is preparing for its 15th and final season on the Peacock network.