Adam Ferrera to Romance Nurse Jackie

Adam Ferrera has nabbed a recurring role on Nurse Jackie Season 5, according to TV Line.

The ex-Rescue Me actor will come on board the Showtime drama as a New York police officer who takes an interest in Edie Falco's lead character. A love interest, that is!

As previously announced, Morris Chestnut will also play a key role when the show returns in early 2013. He has been cast a former Army medic and current trauma physician.

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