NBC's midseason show 'The Firm,' based on the John Grisham thriller of the same name, has locked in its female lead.

Molly Parker, formerly of HBO's 'Deadwood,' will play Abby McDeere in the new drama, Vulture reports. Abby is the wife of the main lawyer character, played by Josh Lucas in the new show (and Tom Cruise in the movie).

In other TV news ...

More casting news: Vinnie Jones has joined the cast of FX's 'Powers' as a crime kingpin, and Tom Skerritt and Bailey Chase will guest star on 'White Collar.' [Deadline, TV Guide]

Proof that '90s Nickelodeon writers were eerily clairvoyant: A clip from 'Clarissa Explains It All' where Fergie watches the movie 'Cowboys & Aliens.' Which comes out this weekend. [Movieline]

Is Marisol coming back from the dead on 'CSI: Miami'? Apparently her portrayer, Alana De La Garza, will reprise her role in an upcoming episode. [TV Guide]

Pia Toscano's heading back to Fox. The 'American Idol' finalist will sing on the Aug. 4 episode of 'So You Think You Can Dance.' [THR]