 In June 2009 , Fox put out a casting call for several new characters for the second season . One of these , Lloyd Parr , was described as a guest star in " his 30 's to early 50 's , an average guy . We need a strong character actor who can play hyper @-@ competent . Like someone in a John Frankenheimer movie " . Actor Luke Goss was cast in the role after episode writer Akiva Goldsman personally called his house and asked him to join the show . On June 24 , 2009 , TV Guide announced the casting of Meghan Markle as " an attractive , brash and quick @-@ witted junior agent " . 
