'All My Children' Alum Cornelius Smith Jr. Now 'Scandal' Series Regular

Cornelius Smith Jr.

Cornelius Smith Jr., who recurred in two Season 4 episodes of Scandal as activist Marcus Walker, will reprise his role as a series regular for the fifth season.

Smith Jr. first appeared in the influential Ferguson-inspired March 5 episode, titled “The Lawn Chair,” as an activist working with Olivia (Kerry Washington) for equality. Details on his return are being kept under wraps.

Smith Jr.’s credits include All My Children (as Frankie Hubbard), Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Forever and Whitney.

TVLine first reported the news of Smith Jr.’s Scandal casting.

Scandal returns September 24 on ABC.