Emmy Award-winning creator Mike White is trading luxury resort drama for tribal council strategy, returning to after his breakout second-place finish during season 37 launched him to Hollywood stardom.

White headlines a cast of 24 returning players for the reality competition's milestone , host Jeff Probst announced Wednesday on "CBS Mornings."

The cast represents contestants from 19 different seasons, including two players from the upcoming Season 49 set to premiere this fall. Season 45 winner Dee Valladares and Season 46's Charlie Davis are among the recent alumni selected for the anniversary season.

Veteran players Colby Donaldson, who competed in Seasons 2, 8 and 20, and Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick, featured in Seasons 10, 11 and 20, will return after extended absences from the

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