NEW YORK (AP) – Anne Heche will join the cast of “Everwood,” the WB drama about a Manhattan brain surgeon who relocates in a Colorado mountain town.

The actress, who has starred in the movies “Wag the Dog” and “Six Days, Seven Nights,” will play the role of Amanda Carver, the Patron Saint of the town of Everwood, the WB announced.

The show’s main character, played by Treat Williams, becomes involved with Heche’s character while helping her cope with her husband’s paralysis.

Also joining the third season of “Everwood,” which premieres 9 p.m. EDT Sept. 13, will be Scott Wolf, best known for his role on “Party of Five.”

“Anne Heche is a phenomenal actress and, along with the addition of Scott Wolf, brings a great new sense of excitement to what is already an outstanding show,” said David Janollari, the WB’s president of entertainment.