Sterling K. Brown has joined the cast of hit CBS drama/thriller series Person Of Interest, in its second season, in a recurring role.

The actor will play Cal Beecher, described as "a no-nonsense narcotics detective," as well as a potential love interest for Detective Carter, the character played by Taraji P. Henson in the series.

Brown's recent credits include both film and TV work; you can catch him as a regular on the Lifetime TV series Army Wives, and most recently in Our Idiot Brother, on the big screen.