‘Social Network’ Actress Books ‘Covert Affairs’ (Exclusive)

Covert Affairs is adding a member of The Social Network team to the mix.

Actress Emma Fitzpatrick, who had a supporting role in the Oscar-nominated film as Sean Parker's girlfriend, will guest-star in an upcoming episode of the USA Network spy drama, The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusively.

Fitzpatrick will play Violet Hughes, an innocent college student who has familial ties to the spy world. Annie (Piper Perabo) reaches out to Violet for key intel and delivers some sage advice in return.

Covert Affairs follows CIA operative Annie Walker and co-stars Christopher Gorham, Kari Matchett, Peter Gallagher and Hill Harper.

Fitzpatrick is repped by ICM Partners and Schiff Company. Other credits include a guest stint on CSI and the sci-fi feature In Time.

Covert Affairs airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. on USA.

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