The “Ringer” alum has been cast to play a paramedic in a recurring role on ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy,” according to TVLine.
Bruening is set to appear late January or early February on the series.
“Grey’s Anatomy” airs Thursdays at 9/8c on ABC.
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Denis O’Hare (“True Blood”) has been booked to guest-star as Father Shea, a Priest he portrayed on “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” in an upcoming episode of “Law & Order: SVU.” [TVGuide]
“The Americans,” FX’s new 1980s-set spy drama starring Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys, will debut in Wed., January 30 at 10/9c.
Fox has picked up animation series “Murder Police” with a 13-episode order, from David A. Goodman (“Family Guy”) and Jason Ruiz.
J.K. Rowling’s Casual Vacancy is coming to a TV near you. BBC One has picked up the novel for a Television series. [EW]
DirecTV will air Kiefer Sutherland’s “24″ starting Monday, Jan. 7 at 8/c.
Missing “Game of Thrones” as much as we are? Watch the behind-the-scenes clip of the HBO series below.
FX has revealed a teaser of “Justified‘s” upcoming fourth season, which kicks off Tuesday, Jan. 8.
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.
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.
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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]
Michael J. Fox is heading to Lockhart/Gardner again.
According to TVLine, the actor will reprise his role as Louis Canning — the head of Lockhart/Gardner’s rival law firm — on “The Good Wife.” Fox is set to appear on the series’ eleventh episode, which is set to air in January 2013.
Also heading to the law firm is “Grey’s Anatomy’s” T.R. Knight.
Knight, who played Dr. George O’Malley on ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” has been cast to guest-star as a political operative on the drama series, EW reports.
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Adam Baldwin has been cast to replace Titus Welliver on TNT’s “The Last Ship.“ Welliver has opted out of pilot due to a health emergency [Deadline]
Mark-Paul Gosselaar has been tapped to play Tim, a handsome doctor, who is Amy’s (Meredith Hagner) ex-boyfriend on “Men At Work.” [THR] Additionally, Gosselaar will appear on ABC’s “Happy Endings” as Chase, Max’s mysterious roommate. [EW]
Kuno Becker is heading to “Dallas.”Becker will play Andres, Elena’s (Jordana Brewster) troubled brother. [TV Guide]
Betsy Brandt, “Breaking Bad” star has been cast to guest star on “Parenthood” for an episode. Brandt will guest star on “Parenthood” as the ex-wife of Ray Romano’s Hank Rizzoli. [TV Guide]
Wyclef Jean will be visiting ”Nashville.” Jean will play the head of a music label on the new ABC drama. [THR]
“The House of Payne’s” J.R. Ramirez has joined “Emily Owens, M.D.” in a recurring role. Ramirez will play a confident doctor named AJ, who returns to the hospital after a leave of absence. [TV Guide]
Laurie Metcalf “Roseanne” vet will appear in a multi-episode arc on Fox’s new comedy series “The Goodwin Games.” Metcalf will play Scott Foley’s character’s boss, Dr. Richland, who makes a surprise suggestion to get Foley’s character back on track at work. [TVLine]
BBC first original series “Copper” has been renewed for a second season.
“Copper,” from executive producers Barry Levinson and Tom Fontana, has been picked up for a sophomore season of 13 episodes, that is three more episodes than the first season.
“BBC America’s first original scripted series, “Copper,” has proven to be a perfect fit for the channel,” said BBC Worldwide America GM Perry Simon. “Our viewers have made it our highest-rated series premiere ever and highest-rated drama series ever.”
The first season finale airs this Sunday on BBC America.
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NFL announced Tuesday that Beyonce will perform during the The Super Bowl’s halftime, which is set for Feb. 3, 2013 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.
The Hollywood Reported reports, ABC has ordered two additional episodes of freshman drama “Last Resort” and “666 Park Avenue.” Plus, the networks has also increased the scripts orders of “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Modern Family” and “The Middle” making their on going season of 24 episodes. Whereas, “Castle” got an order of one more episode, which results in a total of 23 episodes. [THR]
Fox freshman comedy “The Mindy Project” have received an additional two episodes order plus ‘ the full season pick up, bringing the series to a season of 24 episodes.
Cinemax’s “Banshee” is set to debut January 11, 2013 at 10 p.m. [EW]
‘Teen Mom 2′ returns on Nov. 12 for its season 3 on MTV at 10/9c.
TNT has ordered a season of six-episode of a new untitled series from executive producers Frank Darabont (“The Walking Dead”), Michael De Luca (“The Social Network,” “Moneyball”) and Elliot Webb (“Tall Time Tales”). The series which is based on L.A. Noir: The Struggle for the Soul of America’s Most Seductive City by John Buntin, stars “Walking Dead‘s” Jon Bernthal as an ex-Marine now working as an LAPD cop in an era rampant with police corruption.
“America’s Next Top Model” has been renewed for a 20th cycle, which will include male aspiring models.
“Shahs of Sunset’s” second season will debut Sunday, Dec. 2 at 10/9c on Bravo.
“Being Human’s” third season of 13-episode will premiere on Monday, January 14 at 9/8c, it was announced today.
“Psych” seventh season will premiere on Feb. 27 on USA.
TNT has canceled the reality competition series “The Great Escape.” [TV Guide]
“Bachelorette” Ashley and J.P.’s Wedding will air this December, ABC announced earlier this week.
Syfy has released a teaser of “Defiance,” which premieres April 2013. Take a look below.
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.
“The Secret Circle” vet joins Freddie Highmore, Vera Farmiga, Nestor Carbonell, Mike Vogel, Max Thieriot, Nicola Peltz, Keegan Connor Tracy and Olivia Cooke.
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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]
The effects of the plane crash and the death of Lexie are very real in the trailer below.
Although, the ninth season premiered two months after the plane crash, the second episode of the season will return to the ill-fated crash.
The trailer below shows glimpses of the second episode of this season where the pilot and attendings: Grey, Yang, Sloan, Shepherd, Robbins were still waiting to be rescued in the woods.
After returning to Seattle Grace, Arizona tells Callie to keep her leg , ”Promise. Promise me you won’t let them take my leg.” Meanwhile, Cristina is unresponsive to Meredith, Kepner rekindles an old fame, and Derek’s hand is numb.
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.
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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]
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]
Adam Rodriguez is joining Fox’s new comedy in a recurring role.
According to EW,The former “CSI: Miami” star is heading to Fox’s “Goodwin Games.” Rodriguez has been tapped to play Ivan, a math professor and potential love interest of Chloe (Becki Newton).
The new series follows three siblings who stand to inherit millions from their deceased father’s if they compete in challenging games.
“The Goodwin Games” premieres early 2013.
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“Jericho” alum Brad Beyer has been cast in a two-episode arc on “NCIS.” Beyer has been cast as Marine Capt. Joe Westcott, an upstanding unit leader who returns home after touring in Afghanistan. [TV Guide]
Maria Thayer Forgetting Sarah Marshall has been tapped to play Nick’s college girlfriend, Amelia in “New Girl.” Thayer is set to appear in the Halloween episode of the adorkable comedy. [TV Guide]
Christopher McDonald and Julie Hagerty have joined “Happy Endings” as Alex (Elisha Cuthbert) and Jane’s (Eliza Coupe) parents. The duo will appear in the sixth season of the upcoming season. [TVGuide]
Benjamin McKenzie is set to guest star in TBS’ “Men at Work.” The “Southland” star will play Bryan, Tyler’s girlfriend, Meg’s (Bethany Joy Lenz) ex husband. [TV Guide]
Dominic Hoffman “A Different World” has been cast to guest-star on “Grey’s Anatomy.” Although details about his role are kept under wraps, Hoffman will a doctor in Seattle Grace. [TV Guide]
Carrie Preston, “True Blood”‘s star will reprise her role as Elsbeth Tascioni for multiple episodes on the upcoming season of “The Good Wife.” [TVLine]
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.
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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]
This week’s TV news you might have missed: Kate Couric has revealed who her first guests are for her syndicated talk show “Katie,” which debuts Sept. 10. Katie will chat with Jessica Simpson and Sheryl Crow, and Aimee Copeland, the 24-year-old Georgia graduate student who lost parts of all her limbs to a rare flesh-eating bacteria this summer.
Tricia Helfer, “Battlestar Galactica” alumna has booked a guest-star role in “Community.” Helfer will play Lauren, a gorgeous superfan of the cult-hit Inspector Spacetime. [TVLine]
Steven Culp, who starred as Bree’s ill-fated husband, Rex in “Desperate Housewives” has landed a recurring role as Dr. Parker on “Grey’s Anatomy.” [Deadline]
ABC has ordered “S.H.I.E.L.D.”‘s pilot from the writer and director of “Avengers.” In the comics, “S.H.I.E.L.D.” revolved around unit director Nick Fury, who recruited Iron Man, Captain America, The Hulk and Thor to form a team to stop Thor’s adopted brother Loki. [THR]
“Hotel Hell” has been renewed for a second season. [EW]
ABC has renewed “Wipeout” for a sixth season.
“It’s a Brad, Brad World’ has been renewed for a sophomore season by Bravo.
Syfy’s hit series “Paranormal Witness” has been picked up for a third season. The season of 20-episode will premiere in June 2013.
“T.I. And Tiny: The Family Hustle” returns Mon., Sept. 3 at 9/8c on VH1. For a sneak peek, click here.
Lifetime’s remake of “Steel Magnolias” will premiere on Sunday, October 7 at 9 p.m. ET. The movie reboot stars Queen Latifah stars as M’Lynn, Phylicia Rashad as Clairee, Adepero Oduye as Annelle, Condola Rashad as Shelby, Jill Scott as Truvy and Alfre Woodard as Ouiser. [HUFF POST TV]
Robin Williams and David E. Kelley are reportedly planning Williams’ comeback to the small screen. The movie veteran is said to star in the project that would follow a father and daughter at work together in the advertising world. [THR]
Nigel Lythgoe, the executive producer of “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance,” is teaming up with MGM Television to create a scripted series based on the 1980 film Fame. The series will follow a group of students on the road to success. However, the new show will be set against the today’s obsession with celebrity and fame. [Deadline]
The trailer of “Hawaii Five-0″ features Doris McGarrett, who is played by Christine Lahti. The guest stars of the upcoming season include T.I., Terrence Howard, Arielle Kebbel, Robbie Amell, Kendall Jenner and Ving Rhames. Hawaii Five-0 returns on Monday, Sept. 24 at 10/9c on CBS. Watch the trailer below.
