The Casting Call 01.14.09

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.

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.

CSI (CBS)
Taylor Swift will appear on an episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Swift will play a teenage girl whose family manages a seedy Las Vegas motel and who undergoes personal changes that have tragic consequences.

Greek (ABC Family)
Gregory Michael is joining the ABC Family hit Greek as a love interest for Calvin (Paul James). Michael’s character is described as a genetically-blessed, closeted Omega Chi active who comes out to Calvin – which is all well and good until the two end up rooming together. Michael will recur throughout Greek’s new season, which premieres on Monday, March 30 at 8 pm/ET.

Grey’s Anatomy (ABC)
Laura Allen is joining Grey’s Anatomy as Owen’s (Kevin McKidd) ex-lover. Allen will guest-star in this season’s 15th episode, which is shooting this week

Lie To Me (Fox)
David Anders will guest-star on the second episode of the new Fox drama Lie to Me, which premieres Wednesday, January 21. Anders will play Sgt. Scott, a commanding officer who is charged by a female soldier with sexual assault.

Numbers (CBS)
James Marsters will be appearing on CBS’ Numbers. Marsters will play a shady arms dealer who, over the course of the hour, is suspected of doing a lot more than just playing with guns. Reaper’s Ray Wise will appear in the same episode, which airs on February 13.

Private Practice (ABC)
Amanda Detmer has booked a four-episode arc on the Grey’s Anatomy spin-off playing a pregnant patient of Addison. But what begins as a strictly professional relationship gradually turns personal when the two strike up a friendship. Look for Detmar to debut in March.

The Office (NBC)
Idris Elba has been cast on The Office as a new rival to Dunder Mifflin regional manager Michael Scott (Steve Carell). Elba will appear in six episodes later this season. He’ll play a no-nonsense hire at Dunder Mifflin’s corporate office who will throw Michael Scott into turmoil. Elba, most recently seen in Guy Ritchie’s Rocknrolla.