Emmy-winning actress Alfre Woodard has been given a lead role opposite Alex O’Laughlin on CBS’ new medical drama "Three Rivers," The Hollywood Reporter reports.

Woodard will play head of surgery at the hospital in the show, a role played by Julia Ormond in the series pilot.

THR also reports that Heather Stephens has joined the cast of ABC’s new fall drama, "The Forgotten."

–Tom Gilbert