Stop what you’re doing and read this exclusive casting roundup I
just compiled. Seriously, it’ll be the most important thing you do all
day.
• Jason Alexander has booked a killer (ha!) guest stint on CBS’
Criminal Minds. “It’s a really crazy role,” says executive producer Ed
Bernero. “He’s going to come in and turn himself in, but we have no
idea who his victims are. So we have to reverse profile.” The episode’s
slated to kick off November sweeps.
• James Streisand Brolin is headed to Law & Order: SVU, where
he’ll play an ex-military man with a connection to Chris Meloni’s
Stabler in the show’s season premiere. The episode will also feature
Chris Elliott as a stalkerish-looking dude who’s accused of being — OMFG! — a stalker.
• Justine Bateman, who’s turning into quite the serial guest star of
late (see also Men in Trees, Desperate Housewives, etc), is adding an episode of Psych to her ever-expanding resume. She’ll play
Victoria, the long-discussed-but-never-seen estranged wife of Det.
Lassiter (Timothy Omundson). Psych kicks off its third season on July
18. But you already knew that.
• Prison Break is adding a new branch to Jodi Lyn O’Keefe’s family
tree this season. Producers are looking for an actress to play
Gretchen’s sister, a run-of-the-mill suburban mom who’s less than thrilled to get a visit from her sis. And I’d be heading into
serious spoiler territory if I told you why that is. So I won’t.
See, aren’t you glad you stopped what you were doing? Thought so. Now, tell
me: Which of these casting scoopbits are you most (and least) excited
about? The comments section is open and ready to accept your votes!
Psych! I love that show so much, I can barely wait for the 18th! And Justine Bateman as the woman who can subdue Lassiter? perfect!
Lol Jason Alexander as a serial killer? Cant way to see him attempt that one!
Jason Alexander? I know actors are unfortunately typecast because people aren’t willing to think of them in other roles, but it does give me a nervous pause. I have to tell myself that this is the show that James Van Der Beek did an amazing guest starring role in. I’d be less nervous if it wasn’t described as a “crazy” role. I really hope they didn’t write it as a comedic part – especially not a goofy one. I hope this stays true to the show – and that he doesn’t take over the episode. That goes for every guest star, particularly “name” ones.
How about Alexa Davalos as Jodi Lynn’s sister? The only problem is viewers might not be able to tell them apart.
Ohhhhh, Jodi Lynn O’Keefe is the girl from She’s All That. I knew her name was familiar.
I’m SO excited about Jason Alexander. I am the only person in America to not watch Seinfeld, but I have always thought he was a funny guy. And I love seeing comedians get the chance to do dramatic roles. (Robin Williams on L&O:SVU, for example.) Yay for Criminal Minds!
I am tired of Justine Bateman showing up on all my favorite shows! Please just keep her away from Grey’s Anatomy!
Yay for Brolin and Jason Alexander!
JAMES Brolin? Michael, are you sure it’s not JOSH Brolin? You know what’s supposedly gonna happen in this ep involving this character, don’t you? I’m trying not to be sick here.
I never watched Seinfeld either.
Lauren Graham (ex Gilmore Girls) as Jodi Lyn’s sister, or would that be beneath her?
Is there a chance they changed the direction of Brolin’s character’s storyline in that area that grosses me out? Can you get scoop on his character for us Michael, pleeeeeeeeease? With a Smurf collectable on top?
Love Justine Bateman so much! Would love to see more of her!
I think Justine will be great on PSYCH – and I am sooo ready for the new season to start!
Wait, what’s gonna happen with James Brolin on SVU?