The forthcoming supersized third season of “Teen Wolf” will premiere Monday, June 3 at 10/9c p.m. on MTV.
Sorry Tina Fey fans. The “30 Rock ” actress says she will not host the Oscars. [Pop Watch]
When will your favorite The CW series season finale air? Follow this link. [Huffington Post]
TNT renews “Kings of the Nerd” for a second season.
“Veep” season 2 trailer is here. The Veep returns Sunday, April 14 at 10/9c on HBO.
“General Hospital” alum is heading to ABC’s magical tale “Once Upon A Time.”
According to TV Guide, Rena Sofer has been nabbed to play Queen Eva, Snow White (Ginnifer Goodwin)’s mother, who will be featured in flashbacks.
The site reports, Sofer is slated to appear in at least one episode, which is scheduled to air in March.
More casting news…
Dylan Walsh, “Nip/Tuck” vet has been booked to appear on “Castle.” The actor will play Agent Harris, a FBI investigator who teams up with Castle and Beckett to help unravel a plan to kidnap a Middle Eastern businessman’s daughter. [TVLine]
Salma Hayek is set to return to “30 Rock.” Hayek will reprise her role as nurse Elisa, Jack’s ex, in the series hour-long finale. [EW]
“The Soul Man” actress Niecy Nash is heading to “Ben and Kate.” Nash will guest-star as Roz, the soon-to-be-ex-wife of Buddy (Rob Corddry) the bar owner. [TVLine]
Adam Brody is heading to “House of Lies.”
“The O.C.” alum will guest star in two episodes of the Showtime’s comedy series, Showtime announced Thursday.
The fan favorite “O.C.” actor will play the owner of an adult toy company who forms a relationship with Kristen Bell’s character, Jeannie.
“House of Lies” returns Sun., Jan. 13 at 10 p.m. EST.
More casting news…
Julianne Moore will reprise her role as Nancy Donovan, Alec Baldwin’s Jack sweetheart on “30 Rock.” [Huff Post]
“NYPD Blue” alum Gail O’Grady is heading to “Castle.” O’Grady will play Margo Cowan a reality star featured in a “Real Housewives” style. [TV Guide]
“Justified” alumna Margo Martindale is joining FX spy drama “The Americans.” Martindale will play Claudia, a KGB illegal living in the U.S. who delivers assignments to married Russian spies Philip (Matthew Rhys) and Elizabeth Jennings (Keri Russell). The Emmy winner is set to appear in at least eight episodes.
Sandra Vergara, Sofia Vergara’s sister has been booked to guest-star as Silvana, a Latin pop star on “CSI.” [TV Line]
The rumors are indeed true: TVLine.com reports Dan Stevens is be departing “Downton Abbey.”
According to TVLine, Stevens who plays Matthew Crawley on “Downton Abbey” is not expected to appear on the series’ fourth season as a series regular.
So the question is: will Matthew Crwaley be recast or written off the show. Either way we will be sad.
“Downton Abbey” season 3 airs January, 2013 on PBS.
More casting news…
Brenda Song (“Scandal”) has been cast on Fox comedy “New Girl.” The “Suite Life of Zach and Cody” alum will play Winston’s love interest on the series. [EW]
“Saturday Night Live” alum Andy Samberg will host the 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards, which airs Saturday, Feb. 23 on IFC.
“Law & Order: SVU” star Ice-T will appear in a guest role on “30 Rock’s” series finale. Details about his role are being kept under wraps. [Twitter]
“American Horror Story: Asylum” actor James Cromwell has been booked to guest star as a renowned surgeon on NBC’s upcoming series “Do No Harm.” [TV Guide]
“Army Wives” is adding three new faces to the base. Torrey DeVitto , Ashanti, and Elle McLemore have been cast as series regulars on the drama series.
According to Deadline.com, ”Vampire Diaries” star Torrey DeVitto will play Maggie Hall, a sexy and smart Ex-Army Airborne, who is married to a Staff Sergeant with a teen daughter.
R&B singer Ashanti joins the series as Latasha Durant, a sexy, fun mother of three, while McLemone has been tapped to portray Holly Gordon, a lonely and homesick newly wed.
Production of the upcoming season is set to begin in mid-December.
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Mykelti Williamson joins Kiefer Sutherland’s “Touch.”
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the “24″ alum joins the Fox drama in a recurring role. Williamson will play Lang, a LAPD Det., who has seen it all and possesses a keen sense for the truth.
Annie Wersching Nabs a Guest Star Role on ‘Touch’
Additionally, “Titanic” alumna Frances Fisher will portray Nicole Farington in a recurring role on the drama series. Farington is described as the ultra-competent head of Aster Corps.
“Touch” premieres Feb, 1 on Fox.
In other casting news…
Roma Maffia will appear on “Grey’s Anatomy.” The “Nip/Tuck” alumna will play Roberta, a member of the hospital board in multiple episodes of the drama series. [TV Guide]
“True Blood” actress Janina Gavankar will appear on The CW series “Arrow” as McKenna Hall in a multi-episode arc. [Zap2it]
Constance Zimmer, “Entourage” vet will appear on “Grey’s Anatomy” in a multi-episode arc. Zimmer has been tapped to play Dr. Cahill, a confident Doctor with a wicked sense of humor. [EW]
“Lost” vet Rebecca Mader has been tapped to play a “”temptress” of sorts” on “30 Rock.” [TVLine]
Eddie Izzard has been cast on NBC’s “Hannibal.” Izzard will play an inmate at the Baltimore State Hospital for the Criminally Insane. [EW]
It is the wedding decade. And no, is not Jenna Maroney’s wedding but Liz Lemon’s!!
Dearly beloved fans, NBC has revealed the official invitation of Liz and Criss’ wedding. You are all cordially invite to the wedding of the decade, just do not forget your snacks!
The “30 Rock” episode airs Thursday, November 29 at 8/7c on NBC.
Dylan Walsh is heading to “Revenge.”
The “Nip/Tuck” alum has booked a multi-episode arc on the drama series.
Walsh who recently starred on CBS “Unforgettable” as Al Burns will play Jason Prosser, Conrad Grayson’s rival hedge fund manager.
“Revenge” airs Sundays at 9/8c on ABC.
In other casting news…
“Go On” has promoted the Cat lady. Sarah Baker, who plays Sonia on the comedy series has been promoted to a series regular. [Deadline]
Billy Dee Williams (“Star Wars”) has been tapped to play himself on “Modern Family.” Additionally, Nathan Lane, who currently recurs on “The Good Wife” will reprise his role as Pepper, Cam and Mitch’s friend on the ABC comedy series. [EW]
Kyle MacLachlan (“Desperate Housewives”) will appear on “The Good Wife” in a multi-episode arc. Details surrounding his character are scare, but the “Sex and the City” alum will appear opposite Alan Cumming, who plays Eli Gold. [EW]
Brandon T. Jackson has booked a role on “Beverly Hills Cop.” Jackson will play Axel Foley’s (Eddie Murphy) son Aaron, in the CBS pilot. [THR]
Chad Michael Collins who recently starred on “Last Resort” has been booked to play Dr. Whale’s brother Gerhardt. Collins will appear in the season’s 12th episode. [TVLine]
‘The Newsroom’ Casts ‘United States of Tara’ Alums
Grace Gummer will recur in “The Newsroom‘s” second season as a reporter covering the Mitt Romney campaign. [THR]
Dean Winters will reprise his role on “30 Rock” as Liz’s ex Dennis Duffy on the series’ final episode. [Vulture]
Jeanine Mason Season 5 winner of “So You Think You Can Dance,” has been cast to recur on “Bunheads.” The dance champion will recur on the series as Paradise newcomer. She joins the series with Niko Pepaj as close, well-traveled, smart, artistic siblings. [THR ]
It has been official: Sean Lowe is the new bachelor.
ABC announced earlier last week, that Sean who competed for Emily Maynard’s heart on “The Bacherotte” has been cast as “The Bachelor.”
The 28-year-old Dallas “businessman and entrepreneur” who made it to the final three in the last season of “The Bachelorette” has decided it is the right time for him to make the “ultimate commitment to the right woman and to start his own family.”
“The Bachelor” returns to ABC for its 17th season in January 2013.
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Whew! A ton of shows premiere tonight, which series are you watching tonight and this week? Drop a comment below.
That’s all for this week folks!
Christina Ricci is flying to “The Good Wife.”
CBS announced Wednesday, the “Pan Am” alum will guest star on an upcoming episode of “The Good Wife.” Ricci will play a controversial comedienne who needs Lockhart/Gardner’s assistance.
Ricci joins “The Good Wife”‘s impressive guest stars: Kristin Chenoweth, Nathan Lane, Brian Dennehy, Annabella Sciorra, Maura Tierney, Amanda Peet, and Marc Warren.
The CBS drama, returns Sun., Sept. 30, on CBS.
More casting news…
Olympic gold- medalist Ryan Lochte will make a cameo appearance in “30 Rock”‘s final season. [EW]
British actor Roger Rees (Warehouse 13) has been cast in a guest star role, which could result in a recurring role on CBS’ upcoming drama “Elementary.” Rees is set to play an important figure from Holmes’s past. [EW]
Kim Raver, “Grey’s Anatomy” alum has landed a recurring role on “Revolution.” However details about her character are being kept under wraps. Who you think Raver will play? [TVLine]
“30 Rock” star, Tina Fey will play a mean substitute teacher on FOX’s animation comedy, “The Simpsons.” [EW]
Emmy nominee’s Frances Conroy, who starred on “American Horror Story” season one has joined “American Horror Story: Asylum.” Showrunner Ryan Murphy announced the casting via Twitter on Wednesday, sharing Conroy will be playing “the ultimate angel.”
Susan Misner, who recently appeared on CBS’ drama “Person of Interest” has inked a potential recurring role on Fox’s midseason thriller “The Following.” [EW]
