TV Casting: Jennifer Morrison Returning to 'House'; Cady McClain Back on 'All My Children'
by Andrew Scott, posted Jan 14th 2010 12:11PM
After an abrupt exit, Jennifer Morrison is back in the 'House.' Full details on her return, including how many episodes she'll be in, have yet to be revealed; however, show insider claims that Cameron will be back on the show sometime before the end of the season. In the meantime, fans can check out Morrison in the Broadway revival of 'The Miracle Worker,' which opens in March. [Ausiello Files]More casting news after the jump.
After an abrupt exit, Jennifer Morrison is back in the 'House.' Full details on her return, including how many episodes she'll be in, have yet to be revealed; however, show insider claims that Cameron will be back on the show sometime before the end of the season. In the meantime, fans can check out Morrison in the Broadway revival of 'The Miracle Worker,' which opens in March. [Ausiello Files]
'All My Children''s Dixie Cooney Martin is coming back from the dead ... again. According to ABC Daytime President Brian Scott Frons, actress Cady McClain, who recently wrapped up her arc on the soon-to-be-axed 'As the World Turns,' will return to Pine Valley for a short run that will involve some type of storyline with Tad (Michael E. Knight). Look for Dixie's resurrection to begin in March. [TV Squad]
In an effort to help the people of Haiti recover from Tuesday's devastating earthquake, George Clooney will reportedly host a special telethon, airing Fri., Jan. 22. Clooney will team with MTV for the project, and is currently seeking help from various celebrity friends. As of now, the telethon is expected to air on MTV and VH1, among other channels. [Showbiz 411]
Amid the ongoing controversy between NBC, Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien, rival Jimmy Kimmel will make a special appearance on tonight's 'Jay Leno Show.' Kimmel will appear during Leno's '10 @ 10' segment, just two days after Kimmel mocked Leno on his show, 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Watch it here. [Access Hollywood]
'24' has named its next head of CTU. That title will go actor Mykelti Williamson, who will begin playing Brian Hastings sometime this season. Williams describes his character as a "different guy" from past CTU bosses who is "not really sure he should be there." Since the clock is ticking, he'd better decide fast. [TV Guide]
FOX has added two new actors to the upcoming Ben Stiller CIA comedy 'The Station.' Carla Gallo and Jose Zuniga will co-star in the pilot, alongside Justin Bartha and Jordan Peele, who has just been promoted to series regular. Gallo will play the director of operatives, while Zuniga will play a trained field officer who desperately wants a job inside the station. Bartha stars in the series, about a group of CIA operatives who try to install a new dictator in Central America. [Hollywood Reporter]