Jason Patric has been tapped for the lead role in the second season of "Wayward Pines." According to Deadline, Patric will play Dr. Theo Yedlin, described as a confident, driven surgeon whose leadership skills will prove to be invaluable to the residents of Wayward Pines.

"Jason is an incredibly grounded and believable actor," said executive producer M. Night Shyamalan in a statement. "I'm so excited to see what he brings to the world of Wayward Pines."

The actor recently filmed "Yellow Birds" alongside Jennifer Aniston and Toni Collette, and Patric's turn in the film and his upcoming role in "Wayward Pines" mark his return to acting after spending two years fighting for the custody of his son, Gus. Deadline reports that Patric eventually won the case and even helped change the law on the ability to prove parentage. "Wayward Pines" is also the veteran actor's series regular debut.

The writers of the hit psychological thriller took to Twitter to welcome the "Rush" actor to the show, writing, "Welcome Jason Patric. This Paradise is now your home."

In the season 1 finale of the drama from M. Night Shyamalan, Agent Ethan Burke (Matt Dillon) was killed after he sacrificed himself to stop the monstrous creatures known as the Abbies from killing the survivors, who include his son Ben. Before the show was renewed for its second season, there was speculation that a newcomer will be leading the residents of the doomed town, and now, more details about the upcoming season's plot have been released by the Fox show.

The 10-episode season will pick up after the events of season 1, with the residents locked in a battle with the First Generation, who have taken over the town after the attack. Dr. Yedlin, who is a new resident, wakes from suspended animation and finds himself in the middle of the rebellion.

"Wayward Pines" is slated to return this summer on Fox.