We're nearly one month away from the second season premiere of Leverage. It returns to TNT on July 15.

According to Entertainment Weekly, show producers are seeking a "star name actor" to portray Nathan's evil doppelganger on the series. The character's name will be Bierko.

This mean-spirited dude is the leader of his own crew of thieves, as insiders say Nathan's nemesis has assembled a "whizbang mob;" i.e. a unit of individuals that move into town, execute a major job, and then move on.

How will they butt heads with the Leverage team? Tune in. Find out!

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