The second season of Damages will feature Ellen (Rose Byrne) versus Patty (Glenn Close) in a battle of high-powered lawyers.

But new episodes will also revolve around a fresh cast of characters, played by established actors such as William Hurt and Marcia Gay Harden.

The following video introduces fans to these new cast members...

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