The Casting Call 10.21.09
October 21st, 2009 | 0 Comments | Email | Share | TweetThe 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.
Brothers and Sisters (ABC)
Jon Tenney (The Closer) has been cast in a guest role. He will play Nora’s (Sally Field) new boyfriend Simon. Tenney is signed on for four episodes begining November 8. Nora meets Simon, who is an oncologist at the hospital where Kitty is getting treated, and they start an affair. Tenney will first make his appearance in an episode that finds Nora and Sarah throwing a wig party for bald chemo patient Kitty.
Game of Thrones (HBO)
Jason Momoa (Stargate Atlantis) has joined the HBO pilot, based on George R.R. Martin’s fantasy book series A Song of Ice and Fire. He will play Drogo, a powerful warlord who has never been defeated in battle. Moma joins Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Sean Bean, Jennifer Ehle, Jack Gleeson, Peter Dinklage and Harry Lloyd.
Glee (Fox)
Jonathan Groff has been cast in the show for a five to six episode arc. He will play the lead male singer of Vocal Adrenaline, the group already seen performing Rehab and Mercy. Groff’s character is a male diva and will also serve as a potential love interest for Michele’s Rachel.
House (Fox)
Sasha Alexander (NCIS) is join the show for a guest role. She will play House and Wilson’s new neighbor when the duo moves to a new place next month. Both doctors will develop a crush on their new neighbor. Alexander is signed on for just one episode, scheduled to air in late 2009/early 2010.
Smallville (The CW)
Hawkman and Doctor Fate will both be joining the Justice Society. Michael Shanks (Stargate SG-1) has been cast as Hawkman. Doctor Fate will be played by Brent Stait (Andromeda). A third new member of the Justice Society will be Courtney Whitmore, AKA Stargirl, played by Britt Irvin (Aliens in America).
