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Fox Renews ‘The Following,’ ‘Mindy Project’ And Two Comedies Series

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Fox announced Monday, new series “The Following” and “The Mindy Project” along with returning comedies “Raising Hope” and “New Girl” have been renewed for the network’s 2013-2014 lineup.

On “The Following” second season pick up, Chairman of Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company, Kevin Reilly said, “From the very beginning, we felt Kevin Williamson and Marcos Siega had created a high-quality, edge-of-your-seat drama that could break from the pack, and it is exciting to see the audience responding. Kevin Bacon and James Purefoy have given us two of the most compelling characters on television and the entire cast is incredible. I’m delighted to have this thrill ride continue on FOX for another season.”

Comedies “Mindy Project” received a second season order, “New Girl” received a third season pick up and “Raising Hope” was renewed for a fourth season. These renewals follow drama series “Bones” ninth season pick up.

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Alex Kingston Joins ‘Arrow’ And More Casting News

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“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]

FOX Winter Schedule: ‘Stars In Danger: The High Dive’ Debut Announced

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Fox revealed its 2013 winter schedule Thursday.

The network programs will return Sun., Jan. 6 beginning with Animation Domination. New reality series “Stars In Danger: The High Dive” debuts with a two-hour premiere on Wed., Jan. 9 at 9/8c.

Returning series “Bones” will continue its ongoing season with a two-hour midseason premiere on Mon., Jan. 14 at 8/7c. While new thriller series “The Following” debuts the following Monday, Jan. 21.

Check out the full schedule below.

Sunday, Jan. 6

4:00 PM-CC ET live/

1:00 PM-CC PT live   NFC WILDCARD GAME

8:00-8:30 PM              ”The Simpsons”

8:30-9:00 PM              ”Bob’s Burgers”

9:00-9:30 PM              ”Family Guy”

9:30-10:00 PM            ”American Dad”

Tuesday, Jan. 8

8:00-8:30 PM              ”Raising Hope”

8:30-9:00 PM              ”Ben And Kate”

9:00-9:30 PM              ”New Girl”

9:30-10:00 PM            ”The Mindy Project”

Wednesday, Jan. 9

8:00-10:00 PM            ”Stars In Danger: The High Dive” (Two-Hour Special Event)

Friday, Jan. 11

8:00-9:00 PM              ”Kitchen Nightmares” (encore)

9:00-10:00 PM            ”Fringe”

Sunday, Jan. 13

7:30-8:00 PM              ”The Cleveland Show”

8:00-8:30 PM              ”The Simpsons”

8:30-9:00 PM              ”Bob’s Burgers”

9:00-9:30 PM              ”Family Guy”

9:30-10:00 PM            ”American Dad”

Monday, Jan. 14

8:00-10:00 PM            ”Bones” (Two-Hour Winter Premiere)

Wednesday, Jan. 16

8:00-10:00 PM            ”American Idol” (Season Premiere, Part 1)

Thursday, Jan. 17

8:00-10:00 PM            ”American Idol” (Special Two-Hour Season Premiere, Part 2)

Friday, Jan. 18

8:00-10:00 PM            ”Fringe” (100th Episode and Two-Hour Series Finale)

Saturday, Jan. 19

12:00-12:30 AM          Inside “The Following” (30-Minute Special)

Monday, Jan. 21

8:00-9:00 PM              ”Bones”

9:00-10:00 PM           “The Following” (Series Premiere)

Thursday, Jan. 24

8:00-9:00 PM              ”American Idol”

9:00-10:00 PM            ”Glee”

Friday, Jan. 25

8:00-9:00 PM              ”Kitchen Nightmares”

9:00-10:00 PM            ”The Following” (encore)

Friday, Feb. 8

8:00-10:00 PM            ”Touch” (Two-Hour Season Premiere)

Dan Stevens Departs ‘Downton Abbey’ And More Casting News

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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]

Brooklyn Decker Joins ‘New Girl’ And More Casting News

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Brooklyn Decker is heading to “New Girl.”

The supermodel/actress will guest star in an upcoming episode of “New Girl,” Entertainment Weekly reports.

The What to Expect When You’re Expecting actress has been booked to play Holly, a patron at Nick’s bar who is specifically attracted to the brokenhearted.

Decker will appear in the episode: “The Cooler,” which is scheduled to air early next year.

More casting news…

“Seinfeld” alum Jason Alexander has been cast to appear in “Community.” [Twitter]

Sean Bean has been cast to Brendan Fraser in TNT’s “Legends” pilot. The “Game of Thrones” vet will play Martin Odum, a spy who is adept at undercover missions because of his ability to transform himself into a different person depending on the job. [Deadline]

B.J. Novak (“The Office”) will appear on “The Mindy Project” in a two-episode arc. Novak will play Mindy’s love interest. [Vulture]

Elizabeth Banks will reprise her role as Sal on “Modern Family.” [EW]

‘Lost’ Alum Joins ‘Mentalist’ And More Casting News

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“Scandal” alum Henry Ian Cusick has joined “The Mentalist.”

According to Deadline, the “Lost” alum will join the crime drama as Tommy Volker, a rich playboy who might be tied to a reporter’s murder. Cusick has been cast to recur for a three-episode arc in the series’ upcoming fifth season.

Until recently, Cusick was a series regular on ABC’s “Scandal.”

“The Mentalist” returns Sun., at 9 p.m. on CBS.

In other casting news…

“So You Think You Can Dance” season 9 winners: Eliana Girard and Chehon Wespi-Tschopp has been nabbed to play Katarina Wirz and Rocko respectively in an upcoming dancing episode on “Bones.”Joining them are judges Mary Murphy and Tyce Diorio, who will be playing themselves, and former contestant and occasional choreographer Dmitry Chaplin, who will play a dancing pro in the episode. [TVLine]

“Parenthood” star Lauren Graham will guest star as a college friend, former co-worker and ex-lover of Ryan (Matthew Perry) on “Go On.” [EW]

“Malcolm In The Middle’s” mom Jane Kaczmarek will stop by “The Middle.” The Emmy nominee actress will play Patricia Heaton’s Frankie career-college teacher. [THR]

Chelan Simmons (Wonderfalls) has been cast in NBC’s “Hannibal.” Bryan Fuller shared the casting scoop via Twitter; Simmons is said to play her “Wonderfalls’” character on the midseason series.

“Rizzoli & Isles’s” Bruce McGill has tapped a potential recurring role on “The Good Wife.” The veteran actor will portray a legend lawyer, who has argued in front of the Supreme Court more times than anyone else, and also served as a consultant to four U.S. Presidents. [TVLine]

Olivia Munn is joining the adorkable comedy “New Girl” for an arc this season. Munn is set to Angie, Nick’s (Jake Johnson) sexy love interest. [Deadline]

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Rob Reiner & Jamie Lee Curtis Join ‘New Girl’ And More Casting News

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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]

Adam Rodriguez Heads to ‘Goodwin Games’ And More Casting News

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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.

In other casting news…

“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]

John Shea Joins ‘The Good Wife’ And More Casting News

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Matt Czuchry’s on screen father has been cast.

“Gossip Girl” alum John Shea, who played Blair’s father on The CW drama will portray Cary Agos’ father on “The Good Wife.” TVLine reports, Shea’s character is a little “awkward and stiff.”

‘The Good Wife’ Season 4 Promo: Kalinda Vs. Nick

Additionally, THR reports “Ringer” alum Mike Colter, will return to “The Good Wife” as drug kingpin Lemond Bishop in the forthcoming season.

John Shea and Mike Colter join “TGW” season 4 guest stars: Christina Ricci, Kristin Chenoweth, Nathan Lane, Brian Dennehy, Annabella Sciorra, Maura Tierney, Amanda Peet, and Marc Warren.

“TGW” returns Sun., Sept. 30 on CBS.

More casting news…

Chris Zylka, former “Secret Circle” star has dropped out of FX’s thriller “American Horror Story: Asylum.” As previously reported, Zylka was booked to play a deaf mute in a two-episode arc on “AHS.” [Zap2IT]

Matt Long will recur in “Private Practice.” The “Jack & Bobby” alum will play a hot new doc in St. Ambrose. [TVGuide]

Gil Bellows, “Ally McBeal” vet has tapped a recurring role on CBS’ new drama “Vegas.” Bellows is set to play George Grady, a mayoral candidate. [EW]

Funnyman Rob Riggle has booked a guest star role on Fox’s comedy “New Girl.” The 21 Jump Street star will play Schmidt, Schmidt’s cousin and nemesis (confused right?). Riggle will appear in the comedy’s Thanksgiving episode. [TVLine]

“The Vampire Diaries”’ has enlisted Blake Hood (The Young and the Restless) and Alyssa Diaz (The Nine Lives of Chloe King) to play Klaus new hybrids in Episodes 5 and 6, respectively, of Season 4. [TVGuide]

Mitch Pileggi has been promoted to series regular in “Dallas”‘ second season. The “X-Files” alum played Ann’s (Brenda Strong) ex-husband in the previous season. [Deadline]

“Everwood” alumna Debra Mooney has joined “Scandal” in a recurring role. Mooney will play a Supreme Court Justice in a multi-episode arc. [TVLine]

Wilmer Valderrama will reprise his role as Chatswin’s go-to guru in second season of “Suburgatory” [TV Guide]

‘Vampire Diaries’ Casts Phoebe Tonkin And More Casting News

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Phoebe Tonkin has landed a role on “The Vampire Diaries.”

According to TVGuide, the former “Secret Circle” star will play Hayley, a wild, sexy, and free-spirited friend of Tyler’s (Michael Trevino). Tonkin is set to debut in the forthcoming season’s 3rd episode.

“The Vampire Diaries” premieres Thurs., Oct. 11.

More casting news…

“That ’70s Show” star Wilmer Valderrama will play Sabrina’s mother’s love interest on “Raising Hope.” [EW]

Brooke Lyons will quest-star as Talia Clarke on the upcoming season of “Royal Pains.” Lyons’ character is described as a pharmaceutical rep who occasionally flirts to close the deal. [TVLine]

Busy Philipps (Cougar Town) is set to guest-star as herself on second season of ABC’s comedy series “Don’t Trust the B—- In Apartment 23.” [TVGuide]

Raymond Barry (Justified) will guest-star on the upcoming season of “New Girl.” The actor is set to play Nick…just older. [EW]

Rachael Harris will guest-star as a realtor on the forthcoming season of “Happy Endings.” [TVLine]

Matt Lucas has landed a gig on “Community.” Lucas is will play a history professor at Oxford. [TVLine]