TV Casting News

Mid-May TV Casting News Round-Up: ‘Downton Abbey’, ‘Dexter’, ‘Homeland’ & HBO Pilots

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Much of what Game of Thrones may have you believe, Summer is coming! We’re heading off into the off-cycle of the regular Network TV season, but production on other TV series keeps on chugging. Check out who the new host of the Late Night talk show on NBC is, Dexter‘s newest nemesis for the final season and additions to American Horror Story: Coven, Pretty Little Liars spinoff Ravenswood and where Sean Bean’s next character may (not!) die next.

Matt Dillon Starring in ‘Wayward Pines’ Miniseries From M. Night Shyamalan

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Billed as a Twins Peak-esque “event series” for FOX, Matt Dillon is joining the small-town mystery drama Wayward Pines from director M. Night Shyamalan. The news comes from the ongoing chaotic week in Network Television known as Upfronts, a period which the big 5 networks cancel, greenlight, schedule and sell advertising for their upcoming television season.

‘Thrones’ Star Natalie Dormer in ‘Elementary’

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Game of Thrones actress Natalie Dormer is taking an elementary approach. The British actress begins her three-episode arc on CBS’ Elementary tonight as Sherlock Holmes’ iconic love Irene Adler. Irene was assumed to be dead at the hands of Moriarty.

May TV Casting News Round-Up: ‘Californication’, ‘Family Guy’, ‘The Walking Dead’ & ‘American Horror Story’

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It’s time for May Sweeps, where all TV series premiere their final episodes on network television for the season and some closing up shop forever. Meanwhile, cable nets prepare for their summer premiere, but most importantly, production on new series is going to start up casting. Come check out who’s coming to Californication, Family Guy, Warehouse 13, The Walking Dead and more after the jump.

Corey Stoll & Kevin Durand Cast As Lead in FX Series ‘The Strain’

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Let’s just get the behind the scene pedigree and history out of the way: Guillermo Del Toro and Chuck Hogan originally conceived The Strain as a TV series. When that got shot down, the duo released the project a book trilogy. Gaining up steam and interest, likely due to the unprecedented success of AMC’s The Walking Dead, the cable network FX decided to greenlight the property back in March as a TV series. And then came word that Corey Stoll has been cast as the lead, with Kevin Durand not that far behind.

Mid-April TV Casting News Round-Up: ‘Vampire Diaries’, ‘Glee’, ‘Wonderland’ & ‘Scandal’

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ABC’s OUAT spin-off Wonderland just completed production on its 20-minute, 4-scene presentation for upfronts, but check out who they’ve added to the cast. While S.H.I.E.L.D., Glee, Vampire Diaries and Girls find some familiar (and great) players.

Steve Carell & James Gandolfini Reunite in Paleontology Film ‘Bone Wars’

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While I havent seen James Gandolfini do much comedy, except for his appearance in The Incredible Burt Wonderstone which I haven’t yet seen. It’s hardly his kind of show, but it’ll be a welcome sight to see the actor do full-out comedy alongside Steve Carell. Sure Gandolfini had some brightly comic moments on The Sopranos, but those moments mostly belong to the supporting cast around him. Carell and Gandolfini will star in Bone Wars, about feuding paleontologists for HBO.

Anna Camp Spending Less Time in ‘The Mindy Project’

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Some changes are in the works for Mindy Kaling’s baby The Mindy Project. Actress Anna Camp has been downgraded from series regular to recurring character.

April TV Casting News Round-Up: ‘Boardwalk Empire, ‘Doctor Who’, ‘New Girl’ & ‘Grey’s Anatomy’

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Check out who’s coming to Boardwalk Empire? Maybe Taylor Swift will be geniune with her guest appearance on the New Girl finale. Get some information on the latest TV castings after the jump.

Sam Shepard Strikes Gold in ‘Klondike’ for Discovery Channel

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Oscar nominated actor Sam Shepard will soon be on a mission to obtain a fresh start in Yukon territory. The actor has joined the cast of the Discovery Channel’s new miniseries, Klondike, which is the channel’s very first scripted project. Shepard is replacing Chris Cooper, who had to exit the project last week due to a personal matter. The show is based on a novel by Charlotte Gray called Gold Diggers: Striking it Rich in the Klondike.

‘Walking Dead’ Season 4 in Search of New Character Roy Stark [SPOILER ALERT]

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If you watch The Walking Dead, you just know that someone is going to die in the season finale. You’re also going to lose a day player here and there on the way. You have to be ready for loss. We won’t tell you who buys the farm but it was a respectable send off for one major character.

‘Once Upon A Time’ Spinoff Finds Its Alice In ‘Wonderland’

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ABC has been in a bit a slump with “breakout hits” these last few years. One of the solid bright spots has always been the sophomore series Once Upon A Time on Sunday nights. The series travels between Storybrooke, Maine and its fairytale land, The Enchanted Forest, and on a wide scope of characters. Some go on for episodes without a major episode focusing on them and as such, are introducing Once Upon A Time: Wonderland, a miniseries that has cast their leads.

Tyne Daly and Missi Pyle are ‘Jacked Up’

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The situation in this comedy sounds like a perfect recipe to get all Jacked up, but the cast will will probably have lots of fun in that situation. Actress Tyne Daly has just joined the cast of the CBS comedy pilot  Jacked Up, along with Missi Pyle.

Spring Edition TV Casting News Round-Up: ‘Scandal’, ‘ Arrow’, ‘Dexter’, ‘The Vatican’ & ‘HIMYM’

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The season is coming to a close end and so some really big names are getting some sweet guest star spots on broadcast TV shows, as well as cable series are beginning production for the summer. Check out some of the big TV casting news after the jump.

Steve Carell, Billy Crystal & More Get Shrinked For Lisa Kudrow’s ‘Web Therapy’

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Lisa Kudrow’s Web Therapy started off as an improvised web series that has moved on up to the big leagues with Showtime. The series returns for its third season with a whole lot of baggage and its adding Steve Carrel, Billy Crystal, Megan Mullaly and a whole bunch of others to the new season.

‘CSI’ Gets Another Season with Ted Danson

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CBS has signed an extension contract with CSI and its leading man Ted Danson for the 2013-14 season. Danson’s original two year contract was set to end this season but instead was extended for another two. His salary comes out to well over $200,000 per episode.

Co-lead Elisabeth Shue, Jorja Fox, Eric Szmanda, George Eads, Paul Guilfoyle and Robert David Hall of the original cast are all expected to return. Wallace Langham, Jon Wellner, Elisabeth Harnois and David Berman will be back as well.