TV Casting: Rob Lowe -- From ABC to CBS?
by Andrew Scott, posted Feb 4th 2010 12:15PM
Rob Lowe may be eyeing a quick return to television following his confirmed departure from 'Brothers & Sisters.' According to sources, Lowe may join the cast of CBS' upcoming 'Criminal Minds' spinoff, opposite Oscar winner Forest Whitaker. So far, sources claim that talks have begun; however, nothing has been confirmed. [E!]More casting news after the jump.
Rob Lowe may be eyeing a quick return to television following his confirmed departure from 'Brothers & Sisters.' According to sources, Lowe may join the cast of CBS' upcoming 'Criminal Minds' spinoff, opposite Oscar winner Forest Whitaker. So far, sources claim that talks have begun; however, nothing has been confirmed. [E!]
Cynthia Watros has found her next TV gig. Watros -- who will return to 'Lost' as the head-scratching Libby later this season -- will appear in an upcoming guest stint on 'House,' playing ex-wife and new girlfriend (yep) to Dr. Wilson (Robert Sean Leonard). The gig is reportedly set to air over multiple episodes, and will begin in April. [Ausiello Files]
Gary Cole is about to find out if he's very funny. Cole, who has appeared on a number of television shows as of late, including 'Desperate Housewives' and 'Entourage,' will star in TBS' new hourlong comedy 'Uncle Nigel.' He'll play the titular character Nigel Wells, a longstanding Philadelphia homicide detective who now works with his "incompetent" nephew. The series is from 'Monk' creator Andy Breckman. [TV Squad]