Constance Zimmer recurs in season 3 of Freeform's “Good Trouble”

EXCLUSIVE: Constance Zimmer will appear in the upcoming third season of Freeform’s Good problem. The Unreal A former student has joined the cast in a recurring role and will also direct an episode this season.

Zimmer plays Kathleen Gale, an intimidating criminal defense attorney who becomes a mentor to Callie (played by Maia Mitchell). She's confident and tough on the outside, but she's hiding some deeper secrets on the inside. You can see a first photo above.

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Good trouble follows the residents of The Coterie in downtown Los Angeles as they juggle careers, love, and friendship and learn that standing up for what you believe in requires making a little noise and causing trouble. Season three begins as Callie moves back into the Coterie, Mariana finds herself torn between Raj and Evan, Malika prepares for her hearing after violating Judge Wilson's restraining order, Davia and Dennis explore the future of their relationship, Gael wants to return to his true passion, Alice takes her comedy to the next level, and Jamie wonders if he can ever forgive Callie for her betrayal.

Created by Joanna Johnson, Peter Paige and Bradley Bredeweg, Good trouble Starring: Mitchell, Cierra Ramirez, Tommy Martinez, Emma Hunton, Sherry Cola, Zuri Adele, Beau Mirchoff and Josh Pence.

Johnson serves as executive producer along with Greg Gugliotta, Chris Sacani, Jennifer Lopez, Benny Medina, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Maia Mitchell and Cierra Ramirez.

Zimmer is Emmy-nominated for her work on Unreal and also won a Critics Choice Award for her role in the series, which aired for four seasons on Lifetime. She also directed two episodes of UnrealHer other TV appearances include recurring roles in Entourage, House of Cards And Shameless. Zimmer is represented by UTA and Sweeney Entertainment.

Season 3 of Good trouble Premieres February 17 at 10pm on Freeform.

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