Too Close to Home is an American television drama series, created, executive produced, written and directed by Tyler Perry that debuted on TLC on August 22, 2016. Too Close to Home is the very first scripted series for TLC. TLC renewed the show for a second season on September 1, 2016. The second season premiered on January 4, 2017. The series now airs on Wednesdays instead of Mondays.
It was officially ordered as a series on March 31, 2016 with an eight-episode order. On June 21, 2016 announced that Too Close to Home is Perry's first series or film with an all-white starring cast, even though the full cast is very diverse. Danielle Savre was cast as the series' lead, and Heather Locklear and Matt Battaglia make guest appearances. Actress Crystle Stewart is the first non-white cast member to join the main cast.
The series follows a young woman, Anna, from a working class life who, after having an affair with the President of the United States, becomes the center of a political scandal. When the scandal erupts, she returns to her old life.
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Danielle Savre as Annie Belle "Anna" Hayes: A woman who works in the White House, but after her affair with the President is revealed she resorts to a safe place, which is her hometown in Happy, AlabamaBrock O’Hurn as Brody Allen: Anna's former love interest who currently has feelings for BonnieKelly Sullivan as Bonnie Hayes Anna's eldest sister, who has natural love for Anna. She takes care of Anna's daughter Rebel, Shelby's son Mac, and her mother Jolene. She also helps Brody take care of his father, Dr Allen. She also works at the May Sally's DinerBrad Benedict as J.B.: Brody's estranged half-brother and Bonnie's ex-boyfriend.Brooke Anne Smith as Michelle "Shelby" Hayes: The youngest Hayes sister, who is a drug and alcohol addict, and who is the mother of MacAlpha Trivette as Doctor Allen: Brody's father who has dementiaTrisha Rae Stahl as Jolene: Anna, Bonnie and Shelby's mother who is suffering from morbid obesity and hoardingRobert Craighead as Sheriff MobleyAnnie Thrash as Rebel: Anna's 15-year old daughter that she left behind to move to DCCurran Walters as Mac: Shelby's teenage son who is a similar age to RebelCrystle Stewart as Frankie (Season 2–present) a licensed therapist and the Hayes' neighbor who knows about Regina and Elm's affairJustin Gabriel as Rick (Season 2–present) (recurring, season 1) Shelby's love interestNick Ballard as Dax (Season 2–present) (recurring, season 1) Anna 's friend who works with her in the White HouseCharles Justo as Victor (Season 2–present) (recurring, season 1) Another one of Anna's friends and Dax's boyfriendChristian Ochoa as John (Season 1) a news reporterAshley Love-Mills as Valerie Anna's best friend who also works with her in the White House. She despite Anna after learning of her affair with the PresidentJason Vendryes as Agent Larry (Season 1)Matt Battaglia as President Thomas (Season 2–present) (guest, season 1) Anna's potential love interestHeather Locklear as First Lady Katelynn (Season 2–present) (guest, season 1)Angela Rigsby as Octavia (Season 2–present; guest, season 1) a next door neighbor of Bonnie who also works with her at the dinerAzur-De Johnson as Regina (Season 2–present) Nelson's wife who has an affair with his best friend, Elm.Courtney Burrell as Nelson (Season 2–present) Octavia's older brother and Regina's husband who returns after serving time in the armyNelson Estevez as Elm (Season 2–present) Nelson's friend and Tina's husbandK. D. Aubert as Tina (Season 2–present) Elm's wifeJames Shanklin as Eli (Season 2–present): Rebel and Mack's father. He has caused trouble with the Hayes sisters.
