January 16th, 2009 | 0 Comments
Chuck creator Josh Schwartz told Michael Ausiello that Scott Bakula has signed a deal to play the estranged father of Zachary Levi’s Chuck in at least three episodes. “Chuck made a promise to his sister, Ellie [Sarah Lancaster], that he was going to find their dad in time for her wedding,” Schwartz explains. “And it’s something that Chuck becomes consumed with pursuing during the second half of the season. But when he finds him, he’s not necessarily a guy who wants to be found,” Schwartz continues. “He’s living in a trailer, he’s disheveled, he’s paranoid and he’s claiming constantly that Ted Roark [Chevy Chase] – who he used to work with – stole all his ideas from him. And Ted Roark has now become this super-successful software billionaire, and Chuck’s dad has become an eccentric, living in the shadows.” Look for Bakula’s first episdoe in April.
January 16th, 2009 | 0 Comments
Amy Ryan will be reprising her role as Holly Flax, soul mate to Steve Carrel’s Michael. “She will come back,” says Office boss Greg Daniels. “We haven’t written it yet, but we’re discussing her coming back for the season finale. We’re hoping she’ll be available.” Daniels is “very open” to working out a more permanent Office arrangement with Ryan. “Because [Michael and Holly] have such a deep connection, I don’t think she can blow in and out every so often,” he explains. “It would be too hard for him as a human being. So, we’re hoping to find some very significant things for them. And if we can get her to sign on for a really long period, we’ll do it.”
January 16th, 2009 | 0 Comments
Justin Louis, David Blue, Brian J. Smith and Jamil Walker Smith are set to co-star opposite Robert Carlyle on Sci Fi Channel’s new original series Stargate Universe. The series follows a group of soldiers, scientists and civilians left to fend for themselves when forced through a Stargate after their hidden base comes under attack. The survivors, who emerge aboard an ancient ship missing in the far reaches of space, are led by Dr. Nicholas Rush (Carlyle), who works to unlock the ship’s mysteries and return the group to Earth.
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January 15th, 2009 | 0 Comments
The Casting Call brings together the latest casting news to keep you informed on who is showing up on which show. Find out who is joining your favorite show as a series regular, a recurring character, a guest star or special cameo. The Casting Call could reveal upcoming story-lines, so be aware, there may be spoilers ahead.
Chuck (NBC)
Chevy Chase has been tapped for a three-episode arc on NBC’s dramedy Chuck. Chase will play a technology mogul – a mega-billionaire in the new-media business – who is accused by Chuck’s father for stealing his ideas.
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January 15th, 2009 | 0 Comments
Aubrey Plaza has landed a co-starring role opposite Amy Poehler on NBC’s upcoming comedy series starring Poehler. NBC’s untitled Poehler project, from The Office masterminds Greg Daniels and Mike Schur, is set in the office of Amy (Poehler), deputy chairman of the department of parks and recreations in Pawnee, Indiana. Plaza will play April, an intern who shadows her. Plaza and Poehler were both part of the Upright Citizens Brigade comedy group.
January 12th, 2009 | 0 Comments
The Casting Call brings together the latest casting news to keep you informed on who is showing up on which show. Find out who is joining your favorite show as a series regular, a recurring character, a guest star or special cameo. The Casting Call could reveal upcoming story-lines, so be aware, there may be spoilers ahead.
Eleventh Hour (CBS)
Producers are adding a new agent later this season played by Omar Benson Miller. His character, an FBI trainee named Felix, is eager to join Agent Young’s team. Miller is booked for a minimum of three episodes.
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