Clarke Peters, star of American drama series The Wire, was cast as her estranged father in 2009. He appeared from 14 July to 11 August 2009, suffering from cancer of the splenic flexure, pancreas and abdominal wall. Jacobs was "thrilled" by Peters' casting, and reported that his first appearance rendered the programme's crew "star-struck" for the first time in her five years on the show.
In 2009, actress Jacobs secured a pivotal role when Clarke Peters, a notable figure from The Wire, joined the cast as her father. Peters' appearance on the show was marked by his struggles with cancer, which lasted from July to August 2009. Jacobs was overjoyed by Peters' casting, and noted that it left the crew in awe for the first time during her five-year tenure.