The Casting Call 09.11.09

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.

Crash (Starz)
Peggy Lipton has been cast for a multi-episode arc. She will play former hippie flower child knockout Suzy Fields, the estranged ex-wife of former record producer Ben Cendars (Dennis Hopper) who is now married to Ben’s close friend from years ago, Owen Fields (Keith Carradine), a legendary ’60s author. Lipton replaces Valerie Perrine, who was originally cast as Suzy but had to pull out because of a recent back surgery.

Modern Family (ABC)
Ed Norton has signed on to guest star on ABC’s Modern Family. In the November episode, Norton will play the bassist of a famous band whom Claire (Julie Bowen) hires as an anniversary surprise for husband Phil (Ty Burrell).

Ugly Betty (ABC)
Adam Rodriguez will join the cast of Ugly Betty this season. He is set to play Bobby, an old flame of Betty’s sister Hilda. Rodriguez will definitely appear in five episodes, but his stay on Betty is likely to be extended.