It appears we haven’t seen the last of Captain Jake Ballard on the hit series ABC’s Scandal. TVLine has the scoop on Scott Foley’s return to Scandal:
Scandal has officially promoted Scott Foley to a full-fledged series regular ahead of the show’s third season.
“I’m thrilled to join such a talented, enthusiastic and professional group of people,” Foley said in a statement. “Shonda [Rhimes] and company have created a troupe of layered complex characters and to be able to be part of that is both exciting and humbling.”
Foley joined Scandal towards the end of Season 2 as the mysterious Jake on a recurring basis. At the time, the actor told TVLine that “there’s the possibility of permanence,” adding, “Shonda and I have talked about something longer. I love this show, and I’d love to be there as long as they’ll have me.”
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How do you feel about Scott Foley’s return to Season 3?!?
There is something deliciously dark about Captain Jake
I am happy about the news. There are so many exciting possibilities for his character. Will Olivia help get Jake out of the hole? Will they start a real relationship so Olivia can stay away from Fitz? Will Jake help Olivia take down her father?
I know those are baby ideas compared to what Ms. Rhimes and her team of writers will wow us with during season 3. I can’t wait!
So excited about Jake staying on. I hope there is a love triange among the three to make Scandal even more riveting. But keep thar flame going between Fitz and Liv…they are what makes this show so damn HOT !!
I want Liv and Fitz to be together too. I just think it keeps it interesting having a third party involved. And I can’t forget that Jake saved Liv’s live a couple of times. Plus, Fitz really has to keep putting action to words to get Liv and stop giving in to Mel and Cy.
Can not wait!!!