FX has locked down Jason Patric for the lead role of Detective Christian Walker in their upcoming  adaptation of Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming's Powers.

This comes just a day after confirmation that actress Lucy Punch will play Detective Deena Pilgrim. So the Powers pilot has its two lead characters firmly in place now, joining the already cast Charles S. Dutton (Captain Cross) and Bailee Madison (Calista).

The Powers pilot, written by Charles H. Eglee and to be directed by Michael Dinner, is slated to air on FX in early 2012.

Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming's Powers FX pilot has signed actor Charles S. Dutton as Captain Cross.

Dutton is the first confirmed casting for a show that's been the subject of much lobbying and speculation. FX has been courting Friday Night Lights' Kyle Chandler for the role of Christian Walker, many believe (and hope) that the role of Deena Pilgrim will go to Battlestar Galactica's Katee Sackhoff.

Powers, written by Charles Eglee, will be directed by Michael Dinner, and is scheduled to air in January.