EXCLUSIVE: Wrenn Schmidt ( For All Mankind ) and Ellyn Jameson ( Marshals ) have joined the series regular cast of the HBO Max pilot American Blue .

The one-hour drama follows native son Brian “Milk” Milkovich (Ventimiglia), who returns to his hometown of Joliet, IL, to rescue a beleaguered police force while seeking redemption of his own.

Schmidt will play Lori Gillespie, a strong-willed, self-deprecating attorney. She is Milk’s ex-wife and mom to their daughter, Talia.

Jameson will play Erin “Oz” Ostrowski, a fast-rising JPD tactical officer facing the first true reckoning of her career.

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They join the previously announced series regulars Ventimiglia,, Kelly Jenrette as Meg Jackson, Carlito Olivero as Mike Ortiz, Onye Eme-Akwari as Darryl Andrews, Jess Gabor as Suze Dombrowski and Eddie Kaye Thomas as Sergeant Paul “PJ” Booker.…