The actress just joined the ABC new drama, starring opposite Ryan Philippe, says TVLine.
Secrets & Lies, adapted from an Australian show, is about a man (Ryan Philippe) who finds the body of a little boy and becomes the prime murder suspect, having to find the real killer to prove his innocence and to save his reputation, his marriage and his family.
Lewis will play Detective Cornell, but further details on the character are still unknown.
The show already got a 10-episode order from ABC and its script will be penned by Barbie Kligman, who’ll also executive produce, while Charles McDougall is set to direct it.
Juliette Lewis is best known for her work on various movies, such as Enough, Catch And Release and The Switch, among others, but she also has some experience in TV, having starred in shows like My Name Is Earl and The Firm.