Nicollette Sheridan Joins 'Dynasty' as Alexis Carrington

Knots Landing and Desperate Housewives star Nicollette Sheridan has been cast as Alexis Carrington in Dynasty on The CW. Alexis Carrington is the first wife of Blake Carrington and mother to Fallon and Steven. She will return unexpectedly to their world, challenging Blake's marriage to Cristal, seeking to reunite with her children, and fighting to claim what is hers.

Wealth, power, deception, and double-dealing... what does it take to build a dynasty? A modern re-imagining of the iconic primetime soap, centering on the powerful Carrington family as they defend their throne against the Colbys, new rivals and threats, and even each other. Dynasty stars Elizabeth Gillies, Nathalie Kelley, James Mackay, Sam Adegoke, Robert Christopher Riley and Rafael de la Fuente, with Alan Dale, and Grant Show.

Sheridan played Paige Matheson on Knots Landing, and Edie Britt in Desperate Housewives. Joan Collins portrayed Alexis Carrington Colby on the original Dynasty.

Dynasty airs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.