The Casting Call 10.26.09

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.

Breaking Bad (AMC)
David Costabile (Damages) is joining the AMC drama when the third season premieres in March 2010. He will be playing Walt’s (Bryan Cranston) new assistant, Gale. he is described as an eager student and a brilliant chemist, more interested in the magic of chemistry than getting rich. Costabile is signed for a minimum of four episodes.

Greek (ABC Family)
Sam Page (Mad Men) is joining the show in a major recurring role. He will be playing Joel, a smart and accessible local campaign manager for a congresswoman. Joel shares a past connection with Rebecca (Dilshad Vadsaria); he used to work on the Hill with her father. Page will make his debut during Greek’s upcoming fourth season.

Law and Order (NBC)
Benjamin Bratt has signed on to reprise his role as Detective Rey Curtis. Bratt, who left the show almost ten years ago, will shoot his episode next month. He will figure heavily in a story involving S. Epatha Merkerson’s Van Buren.

The Forgotten (ABC)
James Van Der Beek has signed on for a guest role. In the upcoming episode, Van Der Beek will play Judd Shaw, a deceptive and opportunistic financial broker questioned by The Forgotten Network.