A&E picks up “Bates Motel” for a second season. [EW]
Kathy Griffin’s talk show “Kathy,” has been cancelled by Bravo after two seasons. [TVLine]
“Arrested Development’s” fifth season is set to air on May 26 on Netflix. [TVLine]
HBO picks up “Game of Thrones” for a fourth season. [EW]
BET renews “The Game” for a seventh season, which is expected to premiere in early 2014.
Conan O’Brien’s talk show has been renewed through 2015 by TBS. [TVLine]
Take a look at CBS’ upcoming series “Under the Dome.”
A covert spy is heading to ‘Go On.’
“Covert Affairs’” lead lady, Piper Perabo has been booked to appear in a three-episode arc on Matthew Perry’s “Go On.” Perabo will play Ryan’s love interest, Simone.
According to Deadline.com, Simone is a former member of Lauren’s group who returns to therapy.
“Go On” airs Tuesdays on NBC.
More casting news…
“Justified” actor Jere Burns has been cast in a “pivotal” role in A&E’s “Bates Motel.” [Deadline]
S. Epatha Merkerson will play Meagan Good’s mother on NBC’s upcoming drama “Deception.” [Deadline]
Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich will cameo on NBC’s “Parks and Recreation.” [Twitter]
Nick Lachey will host NBC’s upcoming singing competition/game show “The Winner Is.” [THR]
Michael Boatman (“Criminal Minds”) will be replacing Duane Martin on “Instant Mom.” [Deadline]
A&E “Bates Motel” books “The Killing” actor Richard Harmon.
The Canadian-born actor has been cast in a love triangle with Norman Bates. Harmon will play Richard Slymore, in a recurring role. TVLine reports, Slymore is described as a ”cool, intelligent and artsy” student at the high school Norman Bates (Freddie Highmore) attends in after he and his mother move to town.
Nestor Carbonell And Mike Vogel Join ‘Bates Motel And More Casting News
“The Secret Circle” vet joins Freddie Highmore, Vera Farmiga, Nestor Carbonell, Mike Vogel, Max Thieriot, Nicola Peltz, Keegan Connor Tracy and Olivia Cooke.
In other casting news…
Neve Campbell has booked a two-episode arc in Seattle Grace. The “Party of Five” alum will play one of McDreamy’s sisters. [TVLine]
Christie Brinkley has landed a gig on NBC’s “Parks and Recreation” as Jerry’s beautiful wife. [EW]
“Parks and Recreation” and “House of Lies” star Ben Schwartz has been booked to appear on “Arrested Development.” [TVLine]
“The Cape” alum Keith David is schedule to guest star on an episode of the upcoming “Touch.” David will play Dutch, an old friend of Martin (Kiefer Sutherland) and also an ex-Navy Seal. [TVLine]
E! Online reports, Colton Haynes who starred as a Kanima turned to a werewolf will not return to the series due to failed contract negotiations.
A spokesperson for MTV denies the rumor, saying that there is “absolutely no truth that Colton is being pushed out or that he, or any cast member, is being replaced. We love Colton and look forward to his returning with the entire cast for season 3 of Teen Wolf.”
Meanwhile, Haynes tweeted, “These past few yrs have been the best of my life. I’m sad that this chapter has ended, but excited for a new one to begin. Thx for the love.”
More casting news…
“New Adventures of Old Christine” alum Hamish Linklater will (potentially) recur on “The Good Wife.” Linklater is set to play David, who is an employee of the Department of Justice. [TVLine]
“Gossip Girl” alumna Jessica Szohr will guest-star in a season 2 episode of “Men at Work.” Szohr will play a friend of Neil’s gal pal Amy. [EW]
Keegan Connor Tracy will recur as Norman Bates’ teacher in A&E’ upcoming Psycho prequel “Bates Motel.” [Deadline]
Katie Cassidy who played Juliet Sharp “Gossip Girl” will reprise her role for the series finale. [EW]
Mark Consuelos is guest starring on “Guys With Kids.” Consuelos will play Ernie’s “manny,” who makes Chris (Jesse Bradford) jealous. [TVLine]
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Nestor Carbonell and Mike Vogel have joined A&E’s upcoming series “Bates Motel.”
“Lost” alum Carbonell, who played a FBI agent on The CW’s short-lived “Ringer” has joined “Bates Motel” in a recurring role. Carbonell will play Sheriff Royce Romero.
Meanwhile,”Pan Am’s” handsome pilot Vogel will play Deputy Zach Shelby, an intelligent sociopath.
The duo join the growing cast of Vera Farmiga, Freddie Highmore, Max Thieriot, Nicola Peltz and Olivia Cooke.
In other casting news…
Ellen Greene (“Pushing Daisies”) is set to recur as Mrs. Komeda, a novelist and member of Boston’s cultural elite in NBC’s “Hannibal.” [TVLine]
Stephen Collins (“7th Heaven”) has been cast as “Falling Skies” pre-alien president. Collins will play Benjamin Hathaway and will appear in the fourth episode of the upcoming third season. [TV Guide]
First Look: Colin O’Donoghue As ‘OUAT’s’ Captain Hook
Colin O’Donoghue has been bumped up to a series regular on “Once Upon A Time.” O’Donoghue plays Captain Hook on the series. [EW]
Pamela Adlon (“Californicatiom”) has joined “Parenthood” in a two-episode arc. Adlon has been tapped to play Marlana, a rude woman who moves into the building next to the Braverman brothers’ music studio. [TVLine]
Eric Edelstein and Maile Flanagan have been cast on Showtime’s “Shameless.” Edelstein has been tapped to play Bobby Mallison, a seemingly polite manager of a grocery store who makes absurd demands of his female employees. While, Flanagan will play Connie, a Mid-Western co-worker at a company where Fiona works. [Deadline]
Three “Supernatural” guys are stopping by NBC’s “Revolution.”
Mark Pellegrino, Todd Stashwick and Colin Ford have each booked a guest star role on NBC’s Revolution, TVLine reports.
Todd Stashwick will portray a drug lord in the sixth episode of “Revolution”‘s freshman season. Meanwhile, Pellegrino, who recently appeared on “Grimm” will play a militia officer in the third episode.
Colin Ford will guest star as the brother of a boy who has been kidnapped by the militia.
“Revolution” airs Mondays at 10/9c on NBC.
More casting news…
Nicola Peltz (The Last Airbender) has been tapped to play Norman Bates’ love interest in A&E’s forthcoming series “Bates Motel.” [THR]
“Greek” alum Jake McDorman has landed a recurring role on Showtime “Shameless.” McDorman joins the drama as Fiona’s new charismatic, and fun boss. “Shameless” premieres Jan. 13 at 9/8c. [THR]
“Person of Interest” has a new villain. English actor Julian Sands of “24″ and “Smallville” alum will play Alistair, a diabolical man who gives Reese (Jim Caviezel) a run for his money. Also, stopping by “POI” is “True Blood”‘s star Carrie Preston as Finch’s former fiancée Grace. [TV Guide]
‘Person of Interest’ Season 2 Promo: Root Still Has Finch?!
Andrew Leeds “Bones”‘ big bad Wolf is stopping by Seattle Grace. Leeds has booked a potential recurring role in “Grey’s Anatomy”‘s upcoming season, however details about his role are being kept under lock and key. [TVLine]
“Breaking Bad” star Dean Norris will guest star as Whitney’s boyfriend’s (Chris D’Elia) father in an upcoming episode of the forthcoming season of “Whitney.” [EW]
Stephen Colbert has booked a guest star role on the final season of “The Office.” Colbert will guest-star in a Halloween-themed episode as Broccoli Rob, a former member of Here Comes Treble, Andy’s a cappella group. [EW]
Rob Reiner and Jamie Lee Curtis has been cast as Jess’ parents, TVLine reports.
The duo will play Bob and Joan, Jess’ divorced parents, who will appear in the Thanksgiving episode, where Jess will try to get her parents back together.
As previously reported, Rob Riggle will appear in the Thanksgiving episode as Schmidt’s cousin, Schmidt. “Political Animals” actress Carla Gugino will also join the forthcoming season for a three-episode arc as Emma, Schmidt’s boss.
“New Girl” premiere Tuesday, Sept. 25 on FOX.
More casting news…
Freddie Highmore has been tapped to play Norman Bates in A&E’s “Bates Motel.” [TV Guide] Max Thieriot has also been cast to play Norman’s brother, Dylan. [TVLine]
In addition to his ‘Parks & Recreation’ gig, Jonathan Banks is set to appear in Vegas. The “Breaking Bad” alum will play Angelo, a big-time Chicago gangster, for a multi-episode arc. [TVLine]
“Bent” alum Margo Harshman has joined “The Big Bang Theory” as Sheldon’s new assistant, Alex. [TVLine]
Fox sophomore drama “Touch,” has added two recurring actors.
“24″ alum John Boyd and Inception‘s Dileep Rao have joined the series.
According to THR, Boyd is set to play Kase, a brilliant math and algorithm researcher. Kase is also Calvin’s confidant (Lukas Haas) and college friend. Meanwhile, Rao, will guest star as Vikash Nayar, a wealthy shareholder at Aster Corp.
The recurring actors join Said Taghmaoui, Adam Campbell, Ray Santiago, Lukas Haas, Saxon Sharbino and Greg Ellis for the second season of “Touch.”
“Touch” returns Fri., Oct. 26 at 8/7c p.m. on Fox.
In other casting news…
Abby Elliott first post “SNL” gig is CBS comedy “How I Met Your Mother.” Elliott has been booked as crazy Janeane in a multi-episode arc. [EW]
“Lost” alum Tania Raymonde will recur next season on “Switched at Birth.” Raymonde will play Zarra, a street artist who befriends Bay. “Switched at Birth” returns Monday, Sept. 3 at 8/7c on ABC Family. [TV Guide]
Tom Bower (Die Hard 2, The Waltons) has been cast to play Dwight’s great uncle Heinrich in “The Office”‘s spin-off, “The Farm.” Heinrich is described as “charming, greedy and manipulative.” [Deadline]
Miley Cyrus is set to appear in a two-episode arc on “Two and a Half Men.” Miley will play Missy, a love interest for Jake.
Vera Farmiga (The Departed) has been tapped to play Norman Bates’s abusive and complicated mother on A&E new series “Bates Motel.” [EW]
Ali Wentworth will play Tom’s love interest on “Cougar Town.” [TVLine]
Bailey Buntain (Bunheads) will be guest-star on an upcoming episode of ”The Middle.” Buntain has been cast to play Jenna, a freshman Sue chooses to mentor. [EW]
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The recently crowned “X Factor” judge, Demi Lovato will host this year’s Teen Choice Awards, EW reports. The awards air live Sun., July 22 on FOX.
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HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire” and “Treme” season 3 premiere dates were announced earlier today. “Boardwalk Empire” is set to premiere, Sunday, Sept. 16 at 9/8c, while “Treme’s” third season is set to debut Sunday, Sept. 23, at 10/9c.
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