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Eric Dane will guest star in Season 2 of 'Brilliant Minds' as a firefighter with ALS, drawing from his real-life diagnosis, and on-set photos have been released. The show explores the human mind through the lens of neurologist Dr. Oliver Wolf, with Dane's character facing personal struggles related to his illness.
Stephen Colbert will guest star as the host of a fictional late-night show in an upcoming episode of CBS's crime comedy 'Elsbeth,' marking his involvement in the series and showcasing his hosting skills outside of his 'Late Show' role.
Felicity Huffman is set to join the second season of "Criminal Minds: Evolution" as Dr. Jill Gideon, the ex-wife of Jason Gideon. Her character, a brilliant biological psychiatrist, will assist the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit in investigating a murderous conspiracy theory. Huffman will star alongside series regulars A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Aisha Tyler, and others. The show's first season focused on the BAU team tracking down a network of serial killers during the COVID lockdowns.
The Portland-set comedy-drama "So Help Me Todd" returns for its Season 2 premiere on CBS, featuring a case involving a murder on live local morning news and a new working dynamic between Todd and Margaret. Created by Oregon-born Scott Prendergast, the show stars Skylar Astin and Marcia Gay Harden and has added Oregon-raised actress Lisa Rinna as a guest star for the new season.
Jessica Capshaw is set to return to Grey's Anatomy for its upcoming 20th season as a guest star, reprising her role as Dr. Arizona Robbins. The actress made her debut on the show in 2008 and left in 2018. Additionally, Alex Landi will also return as a guest star, while the show will introduce two newcomers. Ellen Pompeo will reprise her role in a limited capacity, and the season is set to premiere on ABC on March 14.
Jessica Capshaw, known for her role as Dr. Arizona Robbins on "Grey's Anatomy," is set to return as a guest star in the show's upcoming Season 20. Her character, a pioneering figure in LGBTQ representation, was last seen in 2018. The announcement comes amidst a recent "Grey's" reunion at the Emmy Awards and the departure of the series' star Ellen Pompeo. Season 20 is scheduled to premiere on March 14.
Lisa Kudrow recalls experiencing "bad behavior" on the set of "Friends" when a guest star made inappropriate comments about her appearance. Kudrow revealed that she confided in co-star Matt LeBlanc, who supported her like a big brother. In a separate news, Matthew Perry, who recently passed away, expressed his gratitude for having the last line in the series finale of "Friends." The cast of "Friends" released a joint statement expressing their devastation over Perry's death and emphasizing their close bond as a family.
Brad Pitt guest-starred in the season three finale of the FX comedy series "Dave" as a version of himself opposite creator/star Dave Burd. Pitt's role is considerably more than simply a cameo, and FX is submitting him for an Emmy in the guest actor category. Pitt joins a long list of recognizable names who've previously guested on the show, including Rachel McAdams, Usher, Don Cheadle, Demi Lovato, Jack Harlow, Killer Mike, and Rick Ross.
Jason Ritter, husband of Yellowjackets star Melanie Lynskey, did not appear in season 2 of the Showtime series, but will make an appearance at some point. Fans were disappointed by his absence and speculated about a possible bonus episode. Ritter previously worked on the show and had a cameo in Lynskey's episode of The Last of Us. The couple enjoys working together and may collaborate again in the future.
Jennifer Grey reveals that anxiety caused her to be unable to continue her guest role on "Friends" after one episode due to frequent script changes. Grey says she didn't understand at the time that she needed help with her anxiety. Despite her short-lived appearance on the show, Grey considers it an "incredible honor" and is grateful that the experience encouraged her to seek help with her mental health. Grey is set to resume her iconic role in a sequel to "Dirty Dancing."
Dick Van Dyke, the 97-year-old legendary actor, will make his first-ever guest-starring appearance on a soap opera in an episode of Days of Our Lives airing this fall on Peacock. He will play a mystery man with amnesia opposite Deidre Hall and Drake Hogestyn. Van Dyke joked that he had asked Hogestyn for a part, and he took him seriously. The actor is best known for his roles in The Dick Van Dyke Show, Mary Poppins, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Country music star Kane Brown will make his acting debut as a guest star on an upcoming episode of the hit CBS drama Fire Country. Brown will play Robin, an enigmatic modern-day train hopper who helps injured patients after a train carrying illegal goods crashes near the town of Edgewater. Brown expressed his excitement about the opportunity, calling it an "honor" to make his debut on the show. Fans of Fire Country were thrilled by the news and congratulated Brown on social media.
Taraji P. Henson is set to guest star on the ABC comedy series Abbott Elementary as Vanetta, the mother of Janine (played by Quinta Brunson). Henson's first appearance will be in the penultimate episode of season two, airing on April 12. The episode, titled "Mom," will see Janine's plans for a solo trip over Memorial Day weekend derailed when her mother appears unannounced and asks for help. Henson joins a string of guest stars to appear on the show as part of Janine's family, with the show exploring the teacher's complicated relationships with her family.
Taraji P. Henson will guest star as Vanetta, Janine's mother, in the April 12 episode of ABC's comedy series "Abbott Elementary." The episode, titled "Mom," will feature Janine's plans for a solo trip being derailed when her mother shows up unannounced and asks for help. Henson is the latest guest star to appear as part of Janine's family, as the show continues to explore its characters' backgrounds. Henson is known for her role as Cookie Lyon in "Empire" and has also appeared in several films and animated movies.