Zuleikha Robinson of Lost and Rome fame has booked a recurring and important role on the upcoming second season of Showtime’s acclaimed drama Homeland, according to reports.

She will play Middle Eastern woman Roya Hammad, a field journalist with a special relationship to Abu Nazir (Navid Negahban) who delivers an ultimatum to Brody (Damian Lewis).

Robinson recurred as Ilana before becoming a series regular on Lost Season 6.

Homeland returns September 30. Follow this link for the Season 2 promo.

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