'True Detective' Season 2 Casting Rumors: Vince Vaughn Allegedly Cast As Lead Villain In HBO Series Opposite Colin Farrell, Taylor Kitsch?

Earlier this week, rumors popped up claiming Vince Vaughn was circling HBO's True Detective. Speculation about his role had him as one of the leads along with Colin Farrell and Taylor Kitsch, who have also been rumored for lead roles. Now reports are stating that Vaughn could be the series' main villain in the upcoming 2015 episodes from head writer Nic Pizzolatto.

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According to new reports, Vaughn is in fact still in talks with HBO for one of the lead roles, but this lead role is now considered an antagonist.

Deadline reports:

It is believed that, like Season 1, the second cycle also will kick off with a murder, and it might involve corruption in the California transportation system, possibly linked to a proposed high-speed train. The series is expected to have four leads, three of them said to be cops/detectives/government workers - two male, for which Colin Farrell and Taylor Kitsch have been in talks, and one female. The fourth, which Vaughn is eyed for, is said to be a villain, possibly with mob ties.

If these rumors are true, it looks like season 2 will definitely have more star appeal than the 2014 premiere season. Doubling the main cast is a big move from Pizzolatto and HBO, but it could definitely pay off!

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(via Deadline)