USA Network's 'Shooter' Cast: Omar Epps Joins Ryan Phillippe, Mark Wahlberg, Emily Rios Pilot!

Based on the 2007 Paramount feature film, starring Mark Wahlberg, Shooter is making its way to USA Network. Actor Omar Epps (House) joins the cast alongside actor Ryan Phillippe (Crash) and actress Emily Rios (Breaking Bad) in the USA drama, which will also be executive produced by Wahlberg.

As we perviously mentioned, a formal pilot order was given to the project from Paramount TV and Universal Cable Prods. The USA drama is inspired by author Stephen Hunter's novel, Point of Impact. The plot revolves around an ex-Marine sniper, Bob Lee Swagger (Phillippe), who is recruited to thwart a presidential assassination. Swagger hen becomes framed for the heinous crime.

Adapted by John Hlavin (Underworld: Awakening) and Simon Cellan Jones (Ballers) is on board to direct, Wahlberg stated, "I love the character of Bob Lee Swagger and we are thrilled to have Ryan on board for the show."

According to TV Line, The Wood actor has landed the role of Swagger's former commanding officer-turned-Secret Service agent Isaac Johnson. After Swagger is put into action, Johnson (Epps) is ultimately the person responsible for the double-cross and framing him for the assassination attempt.

Emily Rios will play role of Nadine Memphis, an ambitious young FBI agent. Memphis (Rios) unravels a conspiracy with Swagger. At the center of the conspiracy, Memphis now has a target on her back. She is forced to form an uneasy alliance with Swagger.

As we mentioned before, the Cruel Intentions actor threw his name out there when he voiced his attention towards Marvel superhero. Rumors had circulated that he wanted the lead role of Daniel Rand the upcoming Netflix series, Iron Fist.

USA Network continues with its winning streak after taking over the summer, with its one-two punch of popular dramas, Suits and Mr. Robot. Though Complications has been cancelled and we await news of Season 4 of Graceland, we look forward to the upcoming fall lineup, which includes Chrisley Knows Best and Donny.

No word yet when Shooter, which is one of five drama pilots ordered for 2016, will make its official premiere on USA Network.

Readers, are you interested in seeing Shooter?