Casting News: Without a Trace, HIMYM, 30 Rock & More
Las Vegas and General Hospital star Vanessa Marcil is joining CBS’ Without a Trace for a multi-episode arc as a NYC social worker and potential love interest for Eric Close’s character, Martin. Marcil will appear in the 17th episode of the season set to air this March.
Laura Prepon of That 70’s Show and October Road has signed on to play Ted’s high school/college girlfriend in at least five episodes of How I Met Your Mother this season. Her character is described as a beautiful snob who has a reputation for cheating on her lovers to avoid having to explain why she’s dumping them. Is it possible that she could be the Mother?
Tony winner Patti Lupone has been cast as the mother of Judah Friedlander’s character, Frank, on 30 Rock. Lupone, a Broadway legend, also guest starred recently as Marc’s mother on Ugly Betty.
Serinda Swan has been cast as the DC Comics magician Zatanna for the season’s 17th episode of Smallville, "Hex." Swan stars as a magician who grants Chloe a birthday wish to switch places with her cousin, Lois. She will also grant Clark a wish.
Hilary Duff will appear in an upcoming episode of Ghost Whisperer as a "beautiful woman of mystery" who may or may not be involved with the death of a man. Duff has also been announced as the star of the new comedy Barley Legal. Her sister, actress and singer Haylie Duff, has reportedly been cast to play her big sister in the show.
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