Raney Branch (pictured, left) is headed to BET. Deadline reports the Originals star has joined season four of Being Mary Jane.

The drama revolves around the life of a successful TV news anchor from Atlanta, Mary Jane Paul (Gabrielle Union). The cast also includes Lisa Vidal, Margaret Avery, Aaron D. Spears, Richard Brooks, BJ Britt Jr., Raven Goodwin, Richard Roundtree, Valarie Pettiford, Chike Okonkwo, and Michael Ealy.

In a multi-episode arc, Branch will play Aaliyah Luckett, “a junior PR associate with the network’s brand strategy firm, and she’s been tasked with improving Mary Jane’s Q-rating.” Season four of Being Mary Jane returns to BET with new episodes on July 18th.

What do you think? Are you a fan of Being Mary Jane? Are you excited for the second half of season four?