In the TV film, which airs March 10 at 8 PM ET, Blanchard plays Davis’ younger sister, who is dealing with schizophrenia. Blanchard will also guest star on the season finale of "A Gifted Man," which airs March 2 at 9 PM ET on CBS. On that program, which stars Patrick Wilson, she will play the role of Louise Mitchell, a patient who is discovered to share a special connection with the ex-wife of Dr. Michael Holt (Wilson).
Blanchard was nominated for a 2012 Tony Award for her performance in How to Succeed and is best known for her portrayal of the young Judy Garland in “Life With Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows” (Emmy Award, Golden Globe and AFI nominations). Her Broadway credits also include Gypsy (Tony nomination, Theatre World Award). She was most recently seen in the film "Moneyball."
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