As previously reported, The Mentalist has cast Terry Kinney as new CBI agent, Sam Bosco.

The character is an ex-lover of Lisbon, will prove to be thorn in the side for Patrick Jane and, based on a new reports, appears to have an entourage.

According to recent casting notices, producers are currently casting the following two roles. They are:

• Melanie: Sam's female assistant. In her late 20s. Five-episode arc. Debuts in episode two.
• Agent Hicks:  A white male in his late 20s to mid 40s. Works under Sam at the CBI Serial Crimes Unit. Five-episode arc. Also debuts in episode two.

Matt Richenthal is the Editor in Chief of TV Fanatic. Follow him on Twitter and on Google+.