Michiel Huisman Joins NBC's Dick Wolf Pilot 'What the Dead Know'

Mar 9, 2026 1:00pm PT Michiel Huisman Joins NBC’s Dick Wolf Pilot ‘What the Dead Know’ By Michael Schneider Plus Icon Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large franklinavenue Latest Tinker Bell Live-Action Series in the Works at Disney+ 1 hour ago ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ Gets Two-Year Renewal, Remaining in Daytime Through 2028 3 hours ago ‘Yellowstone’ Star Hassie Harrison Joins ‘Baywatch’ Reboot Cast 3 days ago See All Getty Images Michiel Huisman, whose credits include “Game of Thrones,” “Rebel Moon” and “The Flight Attendant,” has joined the cast of NBC’s upcoming drama pilot from Dick Wolf, “What the Dead Know.” On the project, Huisman will play William Grant, described as “an experienced NYPD homicide detective. William thinks justice is simple — black and white.” Huisman will star opposite Taylor Schilling, who has the lead role as death investigator Ava Ledger. Related Stories 'Best Medicine' Renewed for Season 2 at Fox 'Baywatch' Reboot Casts Newcomer Thaddeus LaGrone as a Former Marine Turned 'One-Man Rescue Machine' Based on the memoir of the same name by former New York City medical examiner Barbara Butcher, here’s the logline to “What the Dead Know”: “Death Investigator Ava Ledger (Schilling) is really good with dead bodies. It’s the living that give her trouble. ‘What the Dead Know’ follows Ava as she teams with the NYPD to solve their toughest cases.” Popular on Variety Huisman’s recent credits include “The Abandons,” “Mayfair Witches,” “Echo 3” and the back-to-back “Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire” and “Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver.” He played Alex Sokolov in the critically acclaimed Season 1 of “The Flight Attendant,” was in the limited series “The Haunting of Hill House,” and played Daario Naharis on “Game of Thrones.” Earlier, he appeared on “Orphan Black” and “Treme.” “What the Dead Know” is being written and executive produced by Beth Rinehart. Wolf executive produces via Universal Television-based Wolf Entertainment along with Tom Thayer, Peter Jankowski, and Anastasia Puglisi. Fred Berner will direct the pilot and executive produce. Kevin Plunkett, Rebecca McGill, and Butcher are co-executive producers. Universal Television, where Wolf is under an overall deal, will produce. Huisman is repped by UTA, Conway van Gelder Grant (UK), Authentic Talent and Peikoff Mahan. Jump to Comments Series Creators Push Back as the Industry Gets ‘Nervous’ About Important Stories and Female Perspective: ‘The Content Might Be Different Enough to Actually Make a Difference’ Katie Leung ‘Would Not Want to Go Back’ to Her Time Shooting ‘Harry Potter’ Movies: ‘I Was So Easily Influenced’ What’s Coming to Netflix in March 2026 The Best ‘Bridgerton’ Collabs We Found Online: From Liquid Eyeliner to Picnic Basket Sets ‘Bridgerton’ Stars Hannah Dodd, Masali Baduza and Victor Alli on Francesca’s Unlikely Romance and That Shocking Death Fashion Rental Service Nuuly Drops ‘Bridgerton’ Collection, Featuring Brands Guizio, House of Aama and More JavaScript is required to load the comments. Loading comments...