Tricia Helfer Moving In On Chuck

Michael Ausiello is reporting that Battlestar Galactica star Tricia Helfer has been cast on Chuck as Special Agent Alex Forrest, a by-the-book agent and a potential replacement for Yvonne Strahovski’s Sarah. General Beckman, who has been growing increasingly concerned about Chuck and Sarah’s intensifying bond, considers bringing in a new agent to work alongside Chuck. Enter Agent Forrest, who shows no fear and no remorse. But Agent Forrest isn’t replacing Sarah permanently, as Helfer’s only booked for the November 18 episode.

In other Chuck casting news, Jonathan Cake (Six Degrees) has been cast for a multi-episode arc as a British MI6 agent by the name of Cole Barker. The spy catches Sarah’s eye and makes Chuck feel even geekier than usual. And Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover girl Brooklyn Decker will guest star in episode 15 when Jeff and Lester take over the hiring process at Buy More and begin recruiting potential Buy More booth babes.