Video Scott Foley dishes on new role in 'Will Trent' - ABC News
The actor opens up about his role in the ABC series, which is based on Karin Slaughter's bestselling books.
abcnews.comHere’s a concise update on Scott Foley and Will Trent, focusing on the latest publicly reported details.
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Scott Foley joined Will Trent Season 3 as Dr. Seth McDale, the head of emergency medicine and Angie’s love interest. This casting was first reported for Season 3 and has been referenced in multiple outlets since 2024–2025, signaling a recurring role rather than a one-off guest appearance.[1][2][5]
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In Season 3, Seth McDale’s storyline centers on a romantic connection with Angie Polaski, with reports noting the character’s charm and professional prominence within the hospital setting.[5][1]
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There has been speculation and coverage about Scott Foley’s continued involvement in subsequent seasons, driven by Angie's pregnancy arc and broader cast changes. Some reporting suggested potential shifts for Season 4, but no definitive confirmation about Foley’s return has been consistently published across major outlets as of late 2025.[3][6]
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Additional context from entertainment coverage indicates Foley’s appearance was framed as a recurring arrangement rather than a long-term series regular for Will Trent, with timing details about his debut and episodes of his involvement outlined by TV industry outlets.[10][1]
If you’d like, I can pull more recent articles or provide a quick side-by-side timeline of Foley’s credited episodes and major plot beats for Will Trent Seasons 3–4 to help you track where his character fits. Would you like me to do that and include citations?