Jonathan Banks Heads to ‘Parks & Rec’ And More Casting News

“Breaking Bad” vet Jonathan Banks has landed a guest role on “Parks & Rec.”

Hitfix reports, Banks, who played Mike Ehrmantraut on “Breaking Bad” is joining the NBC comedy as Ben Wyatt’s (Adam Scott) dad Steve.

Also heading to “Parks & Rec” is Glenne Headly. Glenne Headly will be playing Banks’ his ex-wife and Ben’s mom, Julia, according to TV Guide. Julia is “a warm and charming woman who appreciates art and literature, but who also has a bit of a dark side when provoked.

Headly and Banks are set to appear in the sixth episode of the upcoming season.

“Parks & Rec” premieres on Thurs., Sept. 20 at 9:30 p.m. ET on NBC.

More casting news…

Jean-Ralphio is returning to Pawnee! Ben Schwartz, who plays Jean-Ralphio will appear in “Parks & Recreation” for at least one episode of Season 5. [THR]

Emma Bell (The Walking Dead) has been cast as Emma on TNT’s hit drama “Dallas.”‘ Emma is rumored to be Ann Ewing’s (Brenda Strong) estranged daughter. Bell’s character is described as a beautiful privileged woman who “was raised by her grandmother to be poised, graceful, and slightly aloof, while her father has ingrained in her a distrust of the larger world.” [TVLine]

Ryan Hansen has landed a potential recurring role on ’2 Broke Girls.” The “Veronica Mars” alum will play Caroline’s love interest. [TVLine]

“The Good Wife” and “Political Animals” star Dylan Baker is joining “Zero Hour.” The actor will play FBI Section Chief Terrence Fisk, the supervisor of Carmen Ejogo’s character, Becca Sunjata. [TV Guide]

 

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Bill Maher to Appear in ‘The Good Wife’ And More Casting News

Bill Maher has booked a role on “The Good Wife.”
The comedian and host of HBO’s “The Real Time with Bill Maher” will play himself in an episode of the upcoming season, the network announced today.
In Addition, TVLine reports, Judd Hirsch will appear as a judge on the CBS’ drama.
 

The “Numbers” alum and Maher join “TGW’ star studded guest stars: John Shea, Mike Colter, Christina Ricci, Kristin Chenoweth, Nathan Lane, Brian Dennehy, Annabella Sciorra, Maura Tierney, Amanda Peet, and Marc Warren.

The Good Wife returns Sunday, Sept. 30 at 9:30/8:30c on CBS.

More casting news…

Brain McNamara is set to guest star as a pet expo proprietor in an upcoming episode of “Bones.” [TVLine]

Britney Spears’s mentor on “The X Factor” is the Black Eyed Peas front-man will.i.am. [TVGuide]

“Brothers & Sisters” vet Gilles Marini has been promoted to series regular on ABC Family drama “Switched at Birth.” [Deadline]

Jason Lee has landed guest role on TBS comedy “Men at Work.” Lee will play the guys’ annoying co-worker  in the comedy’s sophomore season. [TV Guide]

June Diane Raphael (New Girl) has booked a recurring role as a new hire on NBC’s new comedy “Animal Practice.” [THR]

Jon Michael Hill (Detroit 187) has been made a series regular on CBS’ Sherlock drama “Elementary.” The “Detroit 187″ star will play a detective in the new series. [Deadline]

R&B star Ne-Yo has landed a cameo in The CW series “90210.” [TV Guide]