EXCLUSIVE: Rick Cosnett is joining the upcoming seventh season of 9-1-1 in a key recurring role. In its first season on ABC after its cancellation by Fox, the new season is set on a cruise ship with harrowing experiences ahead.

A recently released teaser trailer (you can watch it below) gives us a glimpse of what’s ahead. Having boarded a cruise ship during the Season 6 finale for a secret honeymoon vacation, Athena (Angela Bassett) and Bobby (Peter Krause) are at the center of the action when terrorists take over their ship.

Cosnett guest stars in a key arc as charismatic cruise director Julian Enes.

Per the premiere episode description: “Athena and Bobby set off on their honeymoon cruise, but when duty calls, their vacation is put on hold. Meanwhile, a fighter jet traps a civilian, and an unusual incident leaves a couple stuck together.”

The series also stars Jennifer Love Hewitt as Maddie Kendall, Oliver Stark as Evan “Buck” Buckley, Kenneth Choi as Howie “Chimney” Han, Aisha Hinds as Henrietta “Hen” Wilson, Ryan Guzman as Eddie Diaz, Corinne Massiah as May Grant, Marcanthonee Jon Reis as Harry Grant, and Gavin McHugh as Christopher Diaz.

9-1-1 was created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear. Alexis Martin Woodall, Angela Bassett, Peter Krause, John J. Gray, Kristen Reidel and Juan Carlos Coto also serve as executive producers.

The series is produced by 20th Television in association with Ryan Murphy Television and Brad Falchuk Teley-Vision.

Cosnett is known for portraying Eddie Thawne and Cobalt Blue on The Flash, Elias Harper on Quantico, as well as Dr. Wes Maxfield on The Vampire Diaries, among others. He’ll next be seen in the upcoming Apple TV series Palm Royale. He also currently stars in Paul Schrader’s new film Master Gardener as well as Shoulder Dance. Cosnett is repped by Innovative Artists and manager Bob McGowan.

Season 7 premieres March 14 on ABC.

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