Scott Foley is once again booked and busy with his next leading role after his character’s shocking death on Will Trent — and his faith-based show getting canceled.
Foley, 54, has officially joined the cast of Hulu’s drama pilot Young Americans as a series regular. According to Deadline, Foley will play Judd Burchfield, who is the president of the United States and leader of the free world.
Burchfield is described as “a principled politician who rose to office by trusting his heartland instincts,” the character description read. “His steady hand has been shaken by the tragic death of his firstborn daughter. As he struggles to hold his family and the country together, an old political rivalry is about to become deeply personal.”
Young Americans is set to explore the children of the nation’s elite as they battle it out at Capitol Crest Academy in Washington, D.C.
“Their teenage dramas begin to mirror the larger political games of their parents,” read the synopsis. “Amidst the secrets, scandals and deadly ambitions, a forbidden romance between two students from opposing political families threatens to escalate tensions to a breaking point.”
The upcoming show marks Foley’s return to TV in a series regular role after he joined Will Trent in 2025. At the time, there were concerns that his character, Seth, wouldn’t make it for the long haul. A May episode showed Angie (Erika Christensen) finally giving birth, but her happiness was short-lived as Seth, her husband, died after collapsing in the hospital.
“What a wonderful gift to receive after a wonderful experience on #willtrent,” Foley wrote via Instagram alongside a photo of his name in the show’s title card. “Thanks to the cast and crew, the writers and creators who made the experience so special.”
He added: “This will surely make my wife and daughter say ‘Awww’ each time they pass by and really, that’s enough for me.”
Months later, Foley broke his silence about Prime Video not renewing his faith-focused series, It’s Not Like That, for a second season.
“After six or so weeks in Prime Video’s Top 10, I think getting as high as, like, three or four, really great reviews — I think we have like 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes — our little show called It’s Not Like That has been canceled at Amazon Prime,” he began in the video, admitting he was “disappointed” by the news.
“But I’m so grateful for the chance. I get to make — I got to make a show I’m so proud of with people I grew to like a lot, and now we don’t get to make it anymore, and you don’t get to watch it,” he continued. “If you watched it, thank you. I appreciate it. If you didn’t, it’s still on Amazon Prime.”
Foley added, “It’s not going to change the cancellation, but I wanted to thank everybody who took the time to check it out. Whether it was you found it on your own, whether it was a recommendation you saw on social media, it’s appreciated. So thank you.”
