In 2017, the "Michael" in the world of primarily refers to the introduction of actor Michael Gill to the cast for the show's fifth season. Character Profile: Doug Landry

: His character is deeply involved in the season's overarching mystery surrounding a movie star and a tragic cover-up.

: He acts as a high-level antagonist and client within the Hollywood ecosystem Ray navigates.

: The lead actor in the 2017 thriller film Michael , which is often categorized alongside gritty dramas like Ray Donovan in streaming guides.

: The season begins with a significant jump forward, slowly revealing what happened during a "missing year" through heavy use of flashbacks.

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