Morena & Ben Team Up on Screen | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 24, 2026 · 1m

Real-life couple Morena Baccarin and Ben McKenzie are set to share screen time for the first time on her CBS hit Sheriff Country, with Ben joining as a neighboring sheriff in season two — a role that’s especially sweet since he’s been a longtime fan of her work. He even admits his kids aren’t impressed by his own acting gigs, joking he has to remind them he used to be famous. The spin-off, which follows Mickey, Sharon’s sister, solving crimes in Edgewater, has been a Friday night smash since its debut, earning a quick renewal in December 2025. Season one ended with a jaw-dropping twist: Eva…