'Modern Family' Star Books 'American Horror Story' Role, 'Good Wife' Adds 'Weeds' Alum & More TV Casting News
by Chris Harnick, posted Sep 17th 2011 12:30PM
Eric Stonestreet is seeking Dylan McDermott's help ... on 'American Horror Story.'According to EW, Stonestreet will play a patient of Dr. Ben Harmon (McDermott) in a November episode. Stonestreet's character will be seeking help for his fear of urban legends, specifically Pigman.
'American Horror Story' stars McDermott and Connie Britton as a married couple who move to Los Angeles and buy a haunted house. Jessica Lange co-stars as the couple's new neighbor.
'American Horror Story' premieres Wed., Oct. 5, 10PM ET on FX.
In other casting news ...
'Damages' actor Michael Nouri has booked a role on 'House.' Nouri will play a corporate executive who decides to move his company's operations to China. [TVLine]
'In Plain Sight' actor Frederick Weller will guest star on 'Blue Bloods.' Weller will play the new man in Erin's (Bridget Moynahan) life. [EW]
Romany Malco has booked a multi-episode arc on 'The Good Wife.' The 'No Ordinary Family' and 'Weeds' star will play a lawyer who rents space in the Lockhart/Gardner offices. [TVLine]
Shangela is heading to 'Community.' Yep, the 'RuPaul's Drag Race' contestant, also known as D.J. Pierce, will play a drag character who makes a viral video about using Pierce's wipes. [EW]
Fred Savage will direct and guest star in an episode of 'Happy Endings.' The 'Wonder Years' star wil be playing himself. [EW]
More fall TV casting news below!
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