Slade Wilson a.k.a. Deathstroke is staying in Starling city.
The Hollywood Reporter reports, Manu Bennett, who plays Slade Wilson on The CW freshman series, has been promoted to series regular for the upcoming season 2.
The “Spartacus” actor, Bennett plays Slade Wilson, who appears on the series’ as Oliver’s friend while he was on the Island.
Bennett joins cast members Colton Haynes and Emily Bett Rickards, who were promoted to series regulars recently.
“Arrow” airs Wednesdays on The CW.
The hood will be back for a second season.
Freshman series “Arrow” will return for a second season, while returning series “Vampire Diaries” has been picked up for a fifth season and “Supernatural,” a ninth season, The CW announced Monday.
“We said last year that one of our goals was to establish building blocks to grow on, and now with our new hit “Arrow” and fan favorite “Supernatural” on Wednesday night, and the continued success of “The Vampire Diaries” on Thursday, we’ve been able to do that,” said CW president Mark Pedowitz in a statement. “Not only do [all] perform well on-air, they’re also extremely successful for us both digitally and socially. I’m thrilled to have all three shows returning to our schedule next season.”
“The Vampire Diaries,” “Arrow” and “Supernatural” currently air on The CW.
“Arrow” has recruited Alex Kingston for a mother role.
The “ER” veteran has been cast to guest star in a recurring role on The CW’s freshman drama. Kingston will play Dinah Lance, Laurel’s (Katie Cassidy) mother.
According to EW, Dinah is set to return to Starling City to make amends with the family she abandoned after the death of her other daughter.
More casting news….
“Shameless” actor Steve Howey is heading to “New Girl.” Howey has been cast to guest star as Jax McTavish, an intense professional football player, who is interviewed by Winston. [TVLine]
Hip-hop star 2 Chainz is guest star as himself on “2 Broke Girls.” The girls will meet the rapper while taking a rare flight on a private plane. [EW]
“My Name is Earl” alums stop by “Raising Hope.” Jason Lee, Jaime Pressly, Ethan Suplee, Nadine Velazquez and Abdoulaye N’Gom will appear in the Fox comedy for an upcoming episode. Lee, Pressly and Suplee will reprise their Season 1 roles as aging rocker Smokey Floyd, and Burt and Virginia’s crazy neighbors Donna and Andrew, respectively. [TVLine]
Diego Klattenhoff is leaving “Homeland.”
According to TVLine, Klattenhoff, who plays Mike on Showtime’s Golden Globes award-winning drama, will not be a series regular when the series for a third season, in September.
Klattenhoff, may however return as a recurring actor. The site also reports Morena Baccarin, who plays Brody’s estranged wife is expected to return to the series as a regular part of the cast.
“Homeland” season 3 returns on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 9 p.m.
More casting news …
“Arrow” actress Jessica De Gouw has been cast to star in NBC’s “Dracula.” De Gouw will play Mina opposite Jonathan Rhys in the upcoming series. [THR]
“The X-Files” and “Pretty Little Liars” alumna Annabeth Gish will play Stephanie, Ben’s (Adam Scott) sister in an upcoming episode of “Parks and Recreation.” [EW]
“24″ veteran Leslie Hope has joining the “Revolution.” Hope will portray President Foster in a multi-episode arc on the NBC freshman drama. [EW]
“Go On” is staging a “Studio 60″ reunion.
Bradley Whitford will appear in an upcoming episode of “Go On.” Matthew Perry announced the casting, Wednesday via Twitter.
“Working with Bradley Whitford again is so much fun. I mean, I wish we weren’t in a hot tub together, but you can’t ask for everything,” Perry tweeted.
More casting news…
“Married With Children” alum David Faustino will appear on “Modern Family” as Claire’s old classmate. [THR]
“Battlestar Galactica” vet James Callis has been cast to guest-star in an upcoming episode of “Arrow.” Callis will play a nefarious jewel thief called The Dodger. [TVGuide]
Shane McRae has been tapped to appear on “Chicago Fire” in a recurring role. The “Four Kings” will play Eric Whaley, a high-octane firefighter who has a history with one of the rescuers. [TVLine]
John Stamos and Mark Consuelos are joining “The New Normal.” Stamos is playing a co-worker of Jane, who finds his sexuality being questioned by the foul-mouthed grandma. While, Consuelos will appear as a grip on the “Glee”-style show created by Andrew Rannells’ character, and will find himself as the object of Rocky’s affections. [EW].
Chloe Bennett has joined the “S.H.I.E.L.D.” cast. Bennett, who recurs on “Nashville” will play Skye, a superhero obsessed, confident woman in “S.H.I.E.L.D.’s” pilot. [THR]
Colton Haynes is joining “Arrow.” The “Teen Wolf” actor has landed a recurring role on the CW drama series.
The actor joins freshman drama series as Roy Harper, a “handsome, street-savvy” teen who falls for Thea, Oliver’s sister, according to TV Guide.
‘Arrow’ Casts ‘Spartacus’ Actor
In DC Comics, Roy becomes Green Arrow’s sidekick, Speedy. The character has also gone by the names of Red Arrow and Arsenal.
Hayes, who recently departed ‘Teen Wolf’ in early October, will make his first appearance in 2013.
More casting news…
“X-Files” alum Gillian Anderson will appear on NBC’s “Hannibal.”Anderson will play the personal therapist of Dr. Hannibal Lecter’s (Mads Mikkelsen) in a three-episode arc. [EW]
“Pretty Little Liars” actress Ashley Benson has booked a guest role as “Barney’s ????” on an upcoming episode of “How I Met Your Mother.” [Twitter]
Billy Campbell, who played Seattle city councilman-turned-paralyzed Mayor Darren Richmond, on AMC’s “The Killing” will not be returning for the AMC series’ third season. [Variety]
“Bunheads” has tapped Hunter Foster, Sutton Foster’s real-life brother, as Michelle’s sibling. Foster will appear in a multi-episode arc beginning Jan. 28. [ET Online]
Country singer Carrie Underwood joins NBC’s “The Sound of Music.”
Grammy winner Carrie Underwood has been cast to play Maria von Trapp in NBC’s broadcast of the original stage version of “The Sound of Music,” NBC announced today.
“Speaking for everyone at NBC, we couldn’t be happier to have the gifted Carrie Underwood take up the mantle of the great Maria von Trapp,” said Robert Greenblatt, chairman of NBC Entertainment. “She was an iconic woman who will now be played by an iconic artist.”
The three-hour event is scheduled to air sometime during the holidays in 2013.
More casting news…
“Breakout Kings” alunma Serinda Swan has been promoted to a series regular on “Graceland.” [THR]
Kevin Shinick has been tapped to guest star in a multi-episode arc on TNT’s “Monday Mornings.” The head writer/producer/voice actor of Cartoon network’s “Mad” will play Levi Hostetler, a religious man whose wife is brought into the hospital. [THR]
Manu Bennett is joining “Arrow” in a multi-episode arc. The “Spartacus” star will play Slade Wilson/Deathstroke. [EW]
“Friday Night Lights” alunmna Brooke Langton has been cast to play Temperance Brennan aka Bones’ deceased mother, Christine, who was originally portrayed by Larisa Miller on the Fox series. [TV Guide]
The CW has cancelled freshman dramedy “Emily Owens, M.D.”
The network has chosen not to pick up the series starring Mamie Gummer for a full season. However, The CW will air all 13 episodes of the original order.
The drama series debuted to just 1.7 million total viewers and a 0.5 demo rating. The CW has picked up “Arrow” and “Beauty and the Beast” for full seasons.
Will you miss “Emily Owens, M.D.?”
Charlie and Max Carver, Adelaide Kane and Felisha Terrell are joining the wolf pack.
According to Deadline, ”Desperate Housewives” stars Charlie and Max Carver have booked recurring roles on the MTV original series “Teen Wolf.” The twins will play identical twin alpha werewolves Ethan and Aidan, who are described as “dangerous charmers with brilliant minds.”
Colton Haynes Leaving ‘Teen Wolf’
Adelaide Kane will portray a mysterious young woman named Cora, who has secret ties to Beacon Hills. While, Terrell will play Kali, a ruthless and sexy alpha werewolf who invades the Hills. Kane and Terrell will also appear in recurring roles.
More casting news…
Audra McDonald who played Naomi, Sam’s ex-wife on “Private Practice” has been tapped to appear in the series finale. [TV Guide]
“OUAT’s” David Anders will appear on “Arrow” as Cyrus Vanch, a threat to Arrow and Starling City. [Zap2It]
Karolina Kurkova is heading to “Person of Interest.” The supermodel will guest star as herself on the CBS drama series. [THR]
Brett Dalton has joined ABC’s “S.H.I.E.L.D.” The “Killing Lincoln” alum will play a “skilled rising star” named Agent Grant in the pilot. [THR]
“24″ alum D.B. Sweeney has been booked to recur as Tanner, an ex-military officer and an enforcer for Aster Corps. [THR]
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]
