High Potential cast and character guide: Who plays whom in the 2024 ABC crime drama?

Inspired by a popular French comedy TV series, ABC has aired four episodes of High Potential, featuring Kaitlin Olson as the titular character. The crime comedy revolves around Olson's Morgan Gillory, a highly intelligent single mother who loves helping the police solve crimes.

Thanks to Morgan's high IQ, she doesn't take much time to uncover the truth. As seen in High Potential, Morgan has teamed up with an investigator after initially disliking him. Viewers praised Olson for her portrayal and for perfectly blending humor and drama.

However, Olson isn't the only cast member whom fans are loving to watch. The ABC TV series also features other talented cast members like Daniel Sunjata, Judy Reyes, and more.

Listing down the main characters in ABC's High Potential

The crime and drama continue to unfold in High Potential, with Morgan given her LAPD badge and tasked with detecting criminal activities. While you know Olson as the focus of the series, here's a list of other cast members who play important roles in High Potential:

1) Kaitlin Olson plays Morgan Gillory

As mentioned above, Kaitlin Olson secured the leading role in High Potential, engaging viewers with her fine acting skills. Olson's Morgan is more than classified as a High Potential Intellectual, as she's also a dedicated mother to her three children.

Unlike many, Morgan never really got to showcase her extraordinary abilities until she teams up with the LAPD and starts solving crimes. As the series continues, viewers will see more of Morgan's personal life and how she will handle more upcoming cases.

Before joining High Potential, Kaitlin Olson has worked in numerous TV series. She became famous through FX's popular sitcom It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, which premiered in 2005 and has made it to triumphant sixteen seasons.

2) Daniel Sunjata plays Detective Karadec

Daniel Sunjata's Detective Karadec is the second most important figure in High Potential. He's working closely with Morgan and follows a more traditional and strict approach when working on a criminal case.

His partner, Morgan, does not entirely rely on rules and prefers adopting new techniques to uncover reality. As seen in the early episodes, Morgan and Karadec didn't seem to have liked each other. However, with more cases on the way, the two will be seen getting along like never before.

The 52-year-old actor has been a part of several TV series and is best known for playing Franco Rivera in the TV series Rescue Me. His other projects include One for the Money, Graceland, Gone, and more.

3) Javicia Leslie plays Daphne Forrester

Portrayed by Javicia Leslie, Daphne Forrester is one of the team members of Morgan and Karadec. Her main role is to help break down the case information and provide all necessary information.

Daphne is a brave and energetic detective who looks up to Karadec. Her humorous interactions with the team members add to the series' comedic elements.

Javicia Leslie is also a celebrated actress in the industry, just like her co-stars. The actress has made a name in the entertainment world, from playing the lead role in Always a Bridesmaid to securing roles in TV series including The Family Business and God Friended Me.

4) Deniz Akdeniz plays Lev "Oz" Osman

Deniz Akdeniz is seen playing junior detective Lev Osman, whose commitment to helping people in LA landed him a job in the LAPD. He's also working with Morgan and Karadec and is the most optimistic individual on the team.

Akdeniz is a renowned actor who has played popular roles in films and TV series, including The Flight Attendant, Tomorrow, When the War Began, The Water Diviner, and more. He was also nominated for the Best Actor Award at the 2010 Inside Film Awards.

5) Amirah J plays Ava Gillory

Like most children who navigate silent battles, Ava Gillory is one of them. She seems quite a rebellious teenager, but Ava is curious about her father. Now that her mother has joined the LAPD, Ava might find her answer about her missing father soon.

Amirah J is a talented actress who began acting at an early age. While speaking to ScreenRant, she talked about her experience working on High Potential and also talked about the mother-daughter relationship in the TV series:

"I think Ava is one of the few people who can get Morgan to such an emotional state... She has a lot going on in her mind. But I feel like when she's with her daughter, it's very intense and they bring out a different side of each other"

Amirah J spoke highly of her co-star when asked about working with Kaitlin Olson. The actress also highlighted Olson's protective nature in real life, and they had a lot of fun on the sets.

6) Matthew Lamb plays Elliot Radovic

Played by Matthew Lamb, Elliot Radovic mirrors his mother's intelligence. His presence as an intelligent kid adds to the family dynamics in High Potential. The child actor has guest-starred in Only Murders in the Building and a few more TV roles.

7) Judy Reyes as Selena Soto

Judy Reyes plays the demanding and high-expectation-driven Lieutenant Soto. She specializes in major crimes and always aims at perception. Soto is why most officers feel pressured, as she desires perfection.

The 56-year-old actress has been a part of many projects like Devious Maids, Scrubs, Claws, Birth/Rebirth, and more. You can catch up with Reyes in High Potential, as she's set to appear in more episodes.

Other supporting cast members in ABC's High Potential

While the above-mentioned cast members play crucial roles in advancing storylines, there are other supporting characters as well:

Garret Dillahunt as Lieutenant Melon
Taran Killam as Ludo Radovic
Christopher Cousins - John Ashford

ABC has already released the first four episodes of the series. If you missed catching up with the drama live, you can watch it with a Hulu free trial or paid subscription.