"October Surprise" is littered with Broadway vets. In addition to regular Annaleigh Ashford, they have Raúl Esparza, James Riordan Leslie Odom Jr. and Karen Olivo
Leslie Odom Jr and Karen Olivo are both known on Broadway for their roles in Musicals written by Lin Manuel Miranda. Odom Jr. for Hamilton and Olivo for In The Heights.
Nancy Ellen Shore has played five different characters over the course of the series:
- Episode 19.11 Flight Risk (2018) - Grand Juror
- Episode 18.11 Great Expectations (2017) - CSU Investigator (uncredited)
- Episode 18.7 Next Chapter (2017) - Diner Waitress (uncredited)
- Episode 16.10 Forgiving Rollins (2014) - Courthouse Visitor (uncredited)
- Episode 15.6 October Surprise (2013) - Lawyer / Gala Attendee