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Gina Rodriguez Lands Major Role in Matlock Season 2 Finale
Jane the Virgin No More: Gina Rodriguez Is Crashing the Matlock Season 2 Finale Just when you thought the halls of Jacobson & Moore couldn’t get any more crowded with high-stakes drama and impeccably tailored suits, CBS goes and drops a casting bomb. Gina Rodriguez is officially joining the Matlock Season 2 finale and if you’re sensing a theme here, you aren’t alone. It seems showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman treats the Matlock cast like a high school reunion and we are absol

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Mar 11


Shay Mitchell Joins Baywatch: From Pretty Little Liars to Pretty Big Waves
Grab your waterproof sunscreen and prepare for some high-intensity slow-motion running, because the beach just got a major demographic upgrade. Shay Mitchell is officially trading the cryptic, murderous texts of Rosewood for the iconic red swimsuits of Malibu. As Fox gears up for its highly anticipated Baywatch reboot, the addition of the Pretty Little Liars alum as a series regular is exactly the kind of "prestige-meets-pop-culture" casting this franchise needs to survive a

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Mar 11


Pilot Season Casting Shakeups: Kate Walsh, Keith David and More Join New TV Projects
Pilot season is officially in its "throw everything at the wall and see what sticks" phase, and the latest casting news suggests we’re in for a very weird, very star-studded autumn. From high-society period pieces to gritty P.I. dramas, the networks are clearly banking on familiar faces to distract us from the fact that we’ve already seen most of these tropes before. If you thought you were done with 19th-century corsets or cynical detectives, think again, Hollywood is recycl

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Mar 10


Is It Getting Hot in the OR? Blair Underwood Joins the Cast of Fox’s 'Doc'
Just when you thought the halls of Westside Medical couldn’t get any more crowded with oversized egos and questionable bedside manners, Fox has decided to inject a fresh dose of charisma into its medical hit. Blair Underwood , a man who seemingly hasn't aged since the Reagan administration, is officially joining the cast of Doc for its upcoming third season. If you’ve been following the amnesiac adventures of Dr. Amy Larsen (Molly Parker), you know the show thrives on high-s

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Mar 10


Donald Glover Is Officially Voicing Yoshi in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
During the recent Nintendo Direct, the world finally got confirmation on the casting rumor that had been buzzing louder than a rogue Bee Mushroom: Donald Glover is officially joining The Super Mario Galaxy Movie as the voice of Yoshi . It’s a move that feels both completely unexpected and perfectly logical for a sequel that is clearly aiming to launch this franchise into a different dimension. While the first film leaned heavily on the "celebrity voice" novelty, bringing th

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Mar 9


Julia Schlaepfer, Michiel Huisman, and Benjamin Bratt Lead Major TV Casting News
Grab your remote and clear your DVR, because the casting gods have finally decided to bless us with more than just another reality reboot. While we’ve all been rotting on our couches waiting for something, anything, to fill the void left by our favorite binge-watches, Hollywood has been busy playing musical chairs with some of the biggest names in the business. From HBO Max (or Max, or whatever they’re calling themselves this week) to Prime Video , today’s TV casting news p

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Mar 9


Jeff Daniels Joins ‘The Morning Show’ Season 5 as Powerful New Billionaire
Just when you thought UBA couldn’t possibly squeeze any more ego into a single soundstage, Apple TV has gone and invited the king of the newsroom himself to the party. Jeff Daniels, the man who gave us the definitive "Why America isn't the greatest country in the world" monologue in The Newsroom , is officially joining The Morning Show Season 5 . But before you start dusting off your "Will McAvoy for President" buttons, there’s a twist that’s sure to ruffle some feathers at t

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Mar 9


Zuri Reed Cast as Young Tasha in Power Origins: Can She Handle the St. Patrick Heat?
Zuri Reed is officially stepping into the designer heels of a young Tasha St. Patrick for the upcoming prequel, Power: Origins . Naturi Naughton left some massive, fiercely protective shoes to fill, but Reed, whom you might recognize from the National Treasure: Edge of History series (ironically also playing a character named Tasha) is the chosen one to show us how the queen of the St. Patrick empire earned her crown. The St. Patrick Genesis We’ve spent years watching Tasha

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Mar 9


The Rainmaker Season 2 Casts Merle Dandridge — And Rudy Baylor Should Be Worried
the news drops that Merle Dandridge is joining the cast of The Rainmaker for its second season. The Station 19 and The Last of Us veteran is stepping in as a series regular, and honestly, it’s about time this show added some real gravitas to its legal roster. Who is Amanda Vonn? Dandridge is set to play Amanda Vonn , described as a "powerhouse attorney" who likely eats junior associates for breakfast. If you’ve seen her work as Marlene or Chief Ross, you know she does "in

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Mar 9


Brooks Nader Joins the New Baywatch Cast as Lifeguard Captain
Dust off your red swimsuits and prepare for a very high-definition dose of nostalgia. The long-rumored reboot of Baywatch is officially moving from "fever dream" to "Fox lineup," and the latest casting news is exactly as on-the-nose as you’d expect. Brooks Nader has been cast as a series regular, ensuring that even if the writing is shallow, the aesthetic remains perfectly on-brand for the Zuma Beach shoreline. The Captain of Snark Nader, a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit veter

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Mar 9


HBO’s Youth Adds Sharlene Whyte, Aran Murphy & Robbie Gee to Cast
HBO is finally leaning into the chaos of the "sandwich generation," and they’ve recruited some serious heavy hitters to make sure the transition from prestige drama to messy comedy is as seamless as possible . S harlene Whyte , Aran Murphy , and Robbie Gee are the latest names to join the cast of Youth , the upcoming half-hour comedy series from the brilliant (and perpetually busy) Sharon Horgan . If you’ve been following Horgan’s career, you know she has a PhD in "Awkward R

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Mar 9


Dempsey Bryk Promoted to Series Regular for We Were Liars Season 2
Amazon MGM Studios has officially confirmed that Dempsey Bryk , our favorite rough-around-the-edges boat captain, has been promoted to a series regular for We Were Liars Season 2. For those of us still recovering from the emotional wreckage of the first season, this news is the equivalent of a cold splash of Atlantic seawater to the face: refreshing, slightly salty, and exactly what we needed. From Local Flavor to Essential Liar When we first met Ebon (Bryk) in Seaso

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Mar 9


Fox’s Baywatch Reboot Finds Its New Lifeguards With Thaddeus LaGrone & Hassie Harrison
Because the television industry is nothing if not a recycling plant for our collective nostalgia, Fox is officially reviving the red swimsuits. That’s right, the Baywatch reboot is actually happening, and the lifeguard tower is finally starting to look occupied. The latest news from the sand confirms that Hassie Harrison and Thaddeus LaGrone have signed on as series regulars, joining Stephen Amell in a show that promises more "high-stakes rescues" and, presumably, signif

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Mar 7


Paramount+ Orders New Garfield Animated Series with Lamorne Morris as the Voice of Everyone’s Favorite Lazy Cat
Lasagna lovers, sarcasm enthusiasts, and anyone who has ever related a little too much to a Monday-hating orange cat have reason to celebrate. Paramount+ has officially greenlit a new original animated series based on the iconic comic strip Garfield , bringing the legendary feline back to television in a brand-new 2D animated format. The upcoming series, currently titled Garfield (working title), comes from Nickelodeon Animation Studios and will feature the voice of Emmy Awa

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Mar 6


Brooklyn Nine-Nine Star Melissa Fumero Lands Lead Role in CBS’s Einstein
If you’ve spent the last few years nursing a Brooklyn Nine-Nine shaped hole in your heart, CBS has some news that might finally stop the bleeding or at least provide a very stylish bandage. Melissa Fumero has officially joined the cast of the upcoming procedural Einstein, snagging the female lead opposite everyone’s favorite sweater-vest enthusiast, Matthew Gray Gubler . For those keeping track of the casting musical chairs, Fumero steps into the role of Teri, a high-strung

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Mar 5


HBO Casts New Hogwarts Students: Meet the Next Generation of Wizards on Harry Potter
L-R: Eire Farrell, Asha Soetan, Orson Matthews, Serrana Su-Ling Bliss, Ethan Smith Hogwarts Has Its Students: HBO’s Casting News Proves We’re Really Doing This Grab your overpriced robes and a bottle of pumpkin juice, because HBO has officially decided which children will spend the next decade of their lives being compared to Daniel Radcliffe. In a flurry of announcements that has every millennial on the internet clutching their original Scholastic hardcovers, the Harry Potte

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Mar 5


Piece by Piece: Christina Elmore Joins NBC’s ‘Puzzled’
NBC just added a major piece to its upcoming development slate, and frankly, it’s the kind of casting news that makes the usual procedural churn feel a little more inspired. Christina Elmore—whom you likely know from her standout turns in The Girls on the Bus and Insecure is officially set to star opposite Damon Wayans Jr. in the network’s high-concept drama pilot, ‘Puzzled.’ The project centers on Mike Brink (Wayans Jr.), a former football star who trades concussions for c

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Mar 3


The VIPs Finally Get Their Hands Dirty: Netflix Reveals the ‘Squid Game: The VIP Challenge’ Season 1 Cast
In the original Squid Game universe, the VIPs were a group of gold-masked, champagne-sipping elites who watched the poor fight for their lives from the comfort of a velvet lounge. Apparently, Netflix decided it was time to strip off the masks, take away the bubbly, and see if a group of C-suite celebrities can survive a game of Red Light, Green Light without a glam squad. Enter Squid Game: The VIP Challenge , a new spin-off that proves no matter how many zeros are in your ba

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Mar 3


Latest Casting News: Jon Beavers Joins FBI Pilot, Baywatch Reboot Adds Jessica Belkin
Just when you thought the pilot season churn might take a nap, the casting directors of Hollywood decided to wake up and choose chaos, the good kind. If your TV diet consists of intense stares in interrogation rooms or high-stakes sprinting on sandy beaches, today is your lucky day. We’ve got some major movements in the "Latest Casting News" world that suggest the 2026–2027 season is going to be packed with familiar faces in very different places. Jon Beavers Trades ‘Paradise

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Mar 3


Max and Chloe Live! Amazon Finds Its Stars for the ‘Life Is Strange’ Series
The news we’ve been waiting for has finally rewound its way into reality. After years of development hell and fan-casting that mostly involved every indie actress with blue hair dye, Amazon MGM Studios has officially announced who will be stepping into the iconic hoodies of Arcadia Bay. Maisy Stella and Tatum Grace Hopkins have been cast as Chloe Price and Max Caulfield in the upcoming live-action Life Is Strange TV series. While the internet usually reacts to casting news

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Mar 3
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