Emily Deschanel Emily Sandifer Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Logo text NBC has found the lead actress for its drama pilot about a criminal profiler. Former Bones star Emily Deschanel will play the role in the show, which is based on the life and work of profiler and author Dr. Ann Burgess.