File this under good casting news: 'Firefly's' Alan Tudyk has reportedly joined the cast of NBC's upcoming 'Rockford Files' reboot, which stars Dermot Mulroney as the titular character, Jim Rockford. Tudyk, who also appeared on 'Dollhouse' and 'V,' will play Det. Dennis Becker, the only cop who seems to get along with Rockford's "slightly crumpled" and "cynical" personality. 'House's' David Shore wrote the pilot. [Hollywood Reporter]

More casting news after the jump.File this under good casting news: 'Firefly's' Alan Tudyk has reportedly joined the cast of NBC's upcoming 'Rockford Files' reboot, which stars Dermot Mulroney as the titular character, Jim Rockford. Tudyk, who also appeared on 'Dollhouse' and 'V,' will play Det. Dennis Becker, the only cop who seems to get along with Rockford's "slightly crumpled" and "cynical" personality. 'House's' David Shore wrote the pilot. [Hollywood Reporter]

Alert the blogosphere: Huffington Post co-founder Arianna Huffington will guest on the May 10 episode of CBS' 'How I Met Your Mother.' Huffington will play herself in the episode, when the gang attends a high-brow New York party. Previous 'HIMYM' guest stars this season have included Jennifer Lopez and Carrie Underwood. [Ausiello Files]

Hoda Kotb will be in the company of five leading men next week when the fourth hour of 'Today' hosts a special Hollywood Heartthrobs week. Joining Kotb on the show will be Jason Priestly, Kirk Cameron, Ralph Macchio, Andrew Shue and, of all people, Alan Thicke, beginning Mon., March 15. Adjust your DVRs accordingly. [NY Post]