ABC procedural High Potential introduces Jennifer Jason Leigh as the enigmatic Willa Quinn in its second season. The character appears in the March 17 episode at 9/8c. Willa is a New York fixer connected to the mystery of missing Roman Sinquerra.
TVLine shared an exclusive first look at Jennifer Jason Leigh's portrayal of Willa Quinn in High Potential. Leigh, known from Fargo, plays a dangerously well-connected New York fixer who handles problems for the rich and powerful, keeping secrets buried. Her name first surfaced in the March 10 episode, mentioned by Eric Heywood, a bearded man spotted stalking Morgan and her kids. Eric told Lieutenant Soto he would rather go to jail than betray her, describing her as leaving only a sound behind her departure. ABC describes Willa as central to Morgan's search for her ex, Roman Sinquerra, suggesting she knows more than she reveals. Morgan may need to draw her into the open for answers. Showrunner Todd Harthan told TVLine of big developments ahead in the Roman case. In the sneak peek, Willa meets a scandal-plagued client, advising, 'Don't lose your sense of humor. A bigger scandal is coming.' Lieutenant Soto interrupts to question her. Unfazed, Willa offers pricey truffles and remarks of her client, 'With the amount I know about this one, he's not barking unless I tell him to.' The scene highlights her composure under pressure. This introduction marks progress in the ongoing Roman puzzle, though its resolution remains uncertain by season's end.