The Casting Call 03.30.09

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.

Ace In The Hole (CBS)
Skylar Astin and Darien Provost have joined CBS’ Adam Carolla-starring comedy Ace in the Hole.

Californication (Showtime)
Kathleen Turner is joining Showtime’s Californication for a multi-episode arc during the show’s upcoming third season. Turner will play the ball-breaking, foul-mouthed, outrageous boss of Evan Handler’s literary agent. Season three of Californication is slated to debut next fall.

Continue reading The Casting Call 03.30.09 »

Richard Dreyfuss Signs On To CBS’ Happiness Isn’t Everything

Oscar winner Richard Dreyfuss has been cast to star opposite Jason Biggs in Happiness Isn’t Everything, Mitch Hurwitz’s comedy pilot for CBS. Happiness, from Sony TV and CBS Paramount, revolves around adult siblings and their parents who are overinvolved in each other’s lives. Dreyfuss will play the pushy, loving and funny patriarch of the family, with Biggs playing his son. Also cast in the pilot is Ben Schwartz as Biggs’ explosive older brother.