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‘Glee’ Renewed For Two More Seasons, ‘Ready for Love’ Cancelled And More!

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Glee renewed for season 5 and 6

Fox picks up “Glee” for two seasons – season 5 and 6.

“”Glee” debuted as the first and only successful musical comedy series on television, and more than four years later, it continues to defy genres, break new ground and have a significant impact on popular culture,” Fox entertainment chairman Kevin Reilly said in a statement. “Week in and week out, Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Ian Brennan, Dante DiLoreto and the entire Glee team deliver a series that not only delights and surprises fans, but also inspires them to talk about, share, debate and engage with the show — and I’m absolutely thrilled to have them on board for another two seasons.”

Watch the first trailer of “Dexter’s” final season here.

NBC is moving “Grimm” to Tuesdays, beginning April 30.

Eva Longoria’s “Ready for Love” reality series has been cancelled. [EW]

Kris Jenner’s new talk show, “Kris” has been picked up for a six-week test run on select Fox stations beginning July 15.

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Justin Timberlake to Appear on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 3 Poster Revealed and More

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Justin Timberlake to appear on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

History of rap 4? ’20/20 Experience’ singer Justin Timberlake will appear on Jimmy Fallon’s talk show for a week, beginning March 11. [EW]

Can’t wait for the upcoming season of “Game of Thrones?” Neither can we. But here is season 3 poster. [EW]

More “Game of Thrones” news, the season 3 trailer will air tonight’s on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”

Discovery renews “Gold Rush” for a fourth season. [Huffington Post]

“Glee’s” Jane Lynch is heading to NBC as a TV host. [EW]

Destiny Child’s member Michelle Williams has landed a reality show. [The Urban Daily]

’24′ Alum Joins ‘Revolution’ And More Casting News

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Revolution Casting News: Annie Wersching

Annie Werching is joining the “Revolution.”

According to TVLine, Annie Wersching, who played FBI agent Renee Walker on “24,” has been booked to  guest-star on NBC’s “Revolution.”  Wersching will play Emma, “who was Miles Matheson’s first love, and the first object of Sebastian Monroe’s obsession.”

Wersching is set to appear in the freshman drama’s Episode 15.

“Revolution” continues on March 25.

More casting news…

Brooke Shields will recur on “Army Wives.” The recurring guest star will play Col. Katherine “Kat” Young, a crack C-17 pilot who finds herself at odds with Army General Michael Holden, played by Brian McNamara.

“HawthoRNe”  vet Collins Pennie will play Emily Throne’s aka Amanda’s foster-brother, Eli on “Revenge.” Pennie, who has been cast in a recurring role will make his debut in a spring episode. [TVLine]

“Game of Thrones” casts a Bear. Literally. The drama series has booked “Bart the Bear” for scenes in the upcoming season. Selected actors will fly to Los Angeles to film with their new cast mate. [EW]

Jolene Purdy and Nicholas Strong are going “Under The Dome.” The ‘Glee” actress Purdy will play Dodee, a brilliant, eccentric engineer at the local radio station who will draw on her unique skills to make contact with the world outside the dome. Meanwhile, Nicholas Strong, who plays JT on “Nashville,” will portray Phil, a popular radio DJ and indie rock fanatic who is described as “a charismatic figure with a dark secret.” [TVLine]

‘Awkward’ Books Anthony Michael Hall & Nolan Funk And More Casting News

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Awkward Anthony Michael Hall

“Awkward” adds “The Breakfast Club” and “Sixteen Candles” alum.

Anthony Michael Hall will appear on “Awkward’s” upcoming third season for a multi-episode arc. Hall will play Mr. Hart, “a sadistic creative writing teacher that pushes the students out of their comfort zones,” according to Entertainment Weekly.

Additionally, “Glee” newbie Nolan Funk will portray Collin James, a confident new prep school transfer to Palos Hills. Funk will appear in a multi-episode arc.

More casting news…

Seth Rogen has been tapped to appear on “The Mindy Project.” The Guilt Trip actor will play Sam, Mindy’s teenage love interest.

Rap artiste Rick Ross has been cast to play “Butterball,” in STARZ’s “Magic City.” “Butterball” is described as the proprietor of an illegal Cuban/American gambling house in Miami known as a “bolita.”

Adam Shapiro, who is Katie Lowes’ real life husband has been cast to appear on “Scandal.” Shapiro will play Lindsay’s doomed boyfriend Jesse, who was killed years ago by a bomb Lindsay was accused of mailing.  [TVLine]

Terry O’Quinn is set to return to “Hawaii Five-0″ as the mysterious Joe White and “McG has a LOT of questions” for him. [Twitter]

Burgess Jenkins and Joshua Henry are set to recur on the upcoming seventh season of ”Army Wives.” Jenkins will play Maggie’s (Torrey DeVitto) husband and Henry will play Latasha’s (Ashanti) husband. [Deadline]

‘Everwood’ Vet Heads to ‘Chicago Fire’ And More Casting News

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“Everwood” alum Treat Williams is joining “Chicago Fire.”

According to TV Guide, Williams will play Benny Severide, the father of Lt. Severide (Taylor Kinney). Benny is described as a “tough guy who also used to work as a fireman.” Williams has been cast to appear in multiple episodes.

“Chicago Fire” airs Wednesdays on NBC.

More casting news …

British actor Oliver Kieran-Jones is heading to “Glee” in a recurring role. The “Episodes” actor has been tapped to play the new head of the glee club at NYADA and a potential love interest for Kurt. [TVLine]

“24″ alum will appear on “Once Upon a Time.” Gregory Itzin is set to play Dr. Whale/Frankenstein’s (David Anders) father, Alphonse. [TVLine]

Mary Grill has been cast in a recurring role as Maggie, Mindy’s tomboyish, confident, party girl friend from college in “The Mindy Project.” [TVLine]

“Jane By Design” actor David Clayton Rogers will appear as Gunnar’s ex on ABC drama series “Nashville.” [THR]

‘Game of Thrones’ Enlists Coldplay’s Drummer And More Casting News

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Game of thrones casts coldplay's drummer

“Game of Thrones” is adding a drummer.

Coldplay’s drummer Will Champion has been cast in the upcoming season of the HBO series, EW reports. Champion will play a drummer in the drama series. 

“Game of Thrones” returns March 31.

In other casting news…

Aisha Tyler, the “Talk” star is heading to “Glee” as Jake’s mother. [TVLine]

Daniel Buran has been cast in “Nashville” on a recurring role. The “True Blood” alum will play Cy, the lead singer of a “Bon Jovi-like rock band.” [THR]

Gillian Vigman (“Suburgatory”) will appear on TBS’ “Cougar Town” as Mary, who is a love interest for Bobby (Brian Van Holt). [TVLine]

Jane Seymour has joined “Ben And Kate.” Seymour will play Wendy, BJ’s (Lucy Punch) hot British mom. [TVLine]

Bridget Regan will recur on “Beauty And The Beast,” as Vincent’s (Jay Ryan) fiancée. [TVLine]

“Breaking Bad‘s” actor RJ Mitte will guest star as Nathan’s (Stephen Monroe Taylor) younger brother on CBS’ “Vegas.” [THR]

“Gilmore Girls” alumna Liza Weil has been tapped to guest star on “Bunheads.” Weil will portray Milly, Truly’s (Stacey Oristano) sister. [TVLine]

Jayma Mays Joins ‘The League’ And More Casting News

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Jayna Mays joins the league

Jayma Mays heads to “The League.”

According to TVLine, the “Glee” actress has joined “The League” for a multi-episode arc. However, little is known about her character.

But Mays will play an interior decorator on the comedy series.

More casting news…

Olympic snowboarder Shaun White has been tapped to guest-star as himself on Matthew Perry’s “Go On.” [TVLine]

Felicia Day will return to “Supernatural” during the current season as Charlie Bradbury. [TVLine]

Andrew Dunbar will portray Firefly, DC comics character on “Arrow.” [EW]

“7th Heaven” alum Stephen Collins has been cast to play a reporter on “Scandal.” [TVLine]

“The Mob Doctor” has booked Michael Madsen (“Reservoir Dogs”) and Jennifer Beals (“The L Word”) for multi-episode arcs. Madsen will portray a veteran criminal in need of surgery, while Beals will play a high-class madam who is William Forsythe’s Constantine ex flame. [TV Guide]

Abigail Spencer will reprise her role on “Suits.” Spencer plays Dana Scott, Harvey Scott’s rival lawyer. [TVLine]

‘Revolution’ Taps a ‘Taken’ Actor And More Casting News

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Leland Orser joins revolution

NBC’s “Revolution” cast “Taken” and “Sons of Anarchy” actors.

According to Entertainment Weekly, Leland Orser, who starred in the “Taken” franchise has been tapped to play John Samborn on the drama series. Samborn is described as a “tense scientist who loves to build weapons.”

Meanwhile, “Sons of Anarchy” actor Patrick St. Esprit, will play a tough rebel leader, named Wayne Ramsey, EW reports.

Both actors are join the series in possible recurring roles.

“Revolution” airs Mondays, at 10 p.m. on NBC.

More casting news…

Sarah Shahi, “Fairly Legal” actress has booked a multi-episode arc on NBC’s “Chicago Fire” as Renee, a new love interest for Taylor Kinney’s character. [TV Guide]

Fred Willard is heading to “Hot In Cleveland.” Willard willcali play Dr. Thomas Hill, Georgia Engel’s character’s old love interest. [THR]

Mark Deklin (“GCB”) has been cast to replace Chris Wiehl On “Castle.” [TVLine]

Chloe Sevigny will star as a workaholic detective named Catherine on the A&E pilot “Those Who Kill.” [THR]

Grant Gustin, (“Glee”) is “90210″ bound. Gustin has joined The CW drama for a multi-episode arc as Campbell, a hunky college student from a rich background. [THR]

“Dark Knight” actress Monique Curnen will play Agent Tamsin Wade, who is working in the gang division of CBI on “The Mentalist.” [EW]

Jason Beghe has joined “Last Resort.” The “Californication” actor will play an ex-Navy SEAL on the ABC drama. [THR]

Little J & E Returning to the Upper East Side? And More Casting News

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The whole clan is returning to “Gossip Girl.”

It appears Taylor Momsen and Connor Paolo, who currently stars on “Revenge” are returning to “Gossip Girl” for the series finale.

Kelly Rutherford tweeted a photo of Momsen and Paolo on set.

Earlier last week, EW reported Katie Cassidy who played Juliet Sharp “Gossip Girl” will reprise her role for the series finale.

Are you excited little J, and E might be returning for the series finale?

In other casting news…

Jason Mantzoukas (“The League”) will guest-star as Haley’s new co-worker and boyfriend (sorry, Dylan) in an upcoming episode of “Modern Family.” [EW]

Olympic winner Missy Franklin will guest star as herself on an upcoming episode of “Pretty Little Liars.”

Jessica Sanchez “American Idol” runner joins “Glee” in a recurring role, with details being kept under wraps. [TVLine]

“ER” vet Ron Eldard has been tapped to recur as Colt, a violent Sergeant, who bends the rules in the military police on “Justified’s” upcoming season. [TVLine]

“Chuck” alum Vik Sahay has been cast to play Akshay Mirza, an “eco-hip head of a funeral home,” who becomes a suspect in a case on “Bones.” [TVLine]

John Larroquette and Ken Leung to Recur In ‘Infamous’ And More Casting News

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John Larroquette, Ken Leung, Infamous

John Larroquette and Ken Leung have join “Infamous” in recurring roles.

According to Deadline, Five-time Emmy winner John Larroquette has been booked to recur in NBC’s drama “Infamous.”  The “Boston Legal” alum will appear in seven episodes of the series, Deadline reports.

Larroquette has been cast to play Sen. Dwight Haverstock, a powerful politician who has a dark history with the Bowers family. Meanwhile, “Lost” alum Ken Leung, who appeared in the season 2 opener of “Person of Interest” will play a detective working the murder case, TVLine reports.

The midseason series “Infamous” follows a female detective (Meagan Good) who returns home to the wealthy Bowers family, where she grew up as the maid’s daughter to solve the murder of her former best friend and notorious heiress, Vivian.

“Infamous” stars Victor Garber, Wes Brown, Marin Hinkle and Laz Alonso

More casting news…

Nolan Gerard Funk has been tapped to play Hunter, Warblers’ new frontman on “Glee.” [TVLine]

“The Soul Man” actor Cedric the Entertainer will guest-star on “2 Broke Girls” as Earl’s (Garrett Morris) son. [TV Guide]

“Mike & Molly” has booked “Major Dad” Gerald McRaney to play Patrick Murphy, Mike’s captain. [THR]

ABC Family’s “The Fosters” casts Maia Mitchell and David Lambert. The duo have landed roles on the pilot as Stef’s (Sherri Saum) biological son (Lambert) and the rebellious Callie (Mitchell). [Deadline]