What do Tom Hanks’ son, "Luke" from 90210, and Steve Zahn all have in common? They’re all headlining the latest installment of Casting Scoops!
• Colin Hanks, on sabbatical as Peggy’s priestly pal on Mad Men, is reprising his role as Charlie’s frenemy, brilliant mathematician Marshall Penfield, on Numb3rs later this season. "Charlie has to ask Marshall for help on an FBI crime when the key problem involves Marshall’s specialty," explains exec producer Cheryl Heuton. "And as they work together, they argue about everything from obscure mathematical concepts to which restaurant makes the best hamburger. Despite their keen rivalry, they manage to come to an understanding about why they push each other’s buttons. But only after Larry is forced to ‘pull the math car over.’"
• Monk’s long-lost brother — the one I first alerted you to in this week’s Ask Ausiello — has been found. Former Employee of the Month Steve Zahn has landed the role of Jack Monk Jr., a charming grifter who just escaped from prison and is the prime suspect in a murder. In other Monk news, ex-West Winger Bradley Whitford will guest-star in the episode titled "Mr. Monk on Wheels." He’ll play a brilliant, upbeat CEO of an R&D company.
• 90210 can’t get the real Dylan McKay, so what do they do? Create a character that fits his description and then name him after his portrayer, Luke Perry. Duh. Producers are casting the role of Luke, an impulsive, sexy, charismatic, mysterious bad boy who differs from every other guy on the show in one key way: He’s not a total pretty boy.
Note: The Closer casting item that originally appeared in this story has since been removed. Its disappearance is explained in the comments section below. In related news, I promise this will all make sense. Eventually.
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Jason Priestly on My Name is Earl
James Van Der Beek on One Tree Hill
Mike! As an avid “The Closer” watcher, thinking that JP Stewart can already be considered recurring as the Dep DA. He was on a couple episodes in ’07, notably the two eps featuring the wonderful Sarah Brown. You’re still pretty, though!
Mr. Ausiello, you certainly don’t watch The Closer. James Patrick Stewart has already appeared four times on the show as Deputy D.A. Garnett. I’m glad he’ll be back but it’s not some casting news. You have a lot of stuff wrong when it comes to The Closer, I have to say.
Michael,
Not to be difficult, but James Patrick Stewart has already been in four episodes of the Closer as Garnett.
I tend to have a keen eye for people who have been on my favorite shows, the list of which includes Andy Richter Controls the Universe.
I had no idea that James Patrick Stewart (also known for going into a trance when he heard “Desperado” on Seinfeld and being a very hot bad guy on “All My Children” years and years ago) was doing anything on 90210. They’re wasting him as someone’s dad? Why couldn’t he be the Luke replacement? And yes, he’s already been on “The Closer.” I’ve only seen one episode and he was in it.
Funny, I’ve only seen James Patrick’s last name spelled as Stuart, not Stewart. And, I’ve been watching him since the 1990′s.
Yay! Bradley Whitford on my TV again! I’ve missed Josh Lyman …
Thanks for the “Monk” casting info. Bradley Whitford will be great I’m sure, but I’m REALLY looking forward to seeing what Steve Zahn does with HIS role!!!
I thought Colin Hanks was terrible on Mad Men. Hopefully he can do something better else where.
haha looks like 90210 will “be able to afford Luke Perry!”
It is actually James Patrick Stuart. Erin, you’re right.