Rueben's Ramblings

Hey All,

Here are the news items for today:

TELEVISION

Actor Mykelti Williamson (24) will have a recurring role in the FOX drama Touch, playing an LAPD Detective who has seen it all and possesses a keen sense for the truth. Also, actress Frances Fisher (Eureka) will appear in a multi-episode arc of the series as the ultra-competent head of Aster Corps. Touch will be back for Season 2 on February 1. (Vlada Gelman at TV Line)

Actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Without a Trace) will return to Private Practice, as a member of her support group Violet (Amy Brenneman) joined to cope with Pete’s sudden death. (Lesley Goldberg at The Hollywood Reporter)

Actress Constance Zimmer (Entourage) has landed a recurring role on Grey’s Anatomy, playing Dr. Cahill, a confident, self-possessed and laser-focused doctor with a wicked sense of humor. (Natalie Abrams at TV Guide)

Sadly, ABC has cancelled both new dramas Last Resort and 666 Park Avenue, but all 13 episodes that were ordered will air, but neither show will get a full-season pick-up. (James Hibberd at Entertainment Weekly)

Actor Greg Germann (Ally McBeal) will guest star in an upcoming episode of NCIS as Jerome Craig, the deputy director who serves under Leon Vance (Rocky Carroll). (Matt Mitovich at TV Line)

Actress Janina Gavankar (True Blood and The Gates) has landed a multi-episode arc on Arrow, playing McKenna Hall, a vice cop with the Starling City Police Department, who is described as tough, sexy, and considerably formidable who has a complicated history with Oliver (Stephen Amell). (Zap2It)

Actress Annabella Sciorra (The Good Wife and The Sopranos) will guest star in an upcoming episode of Blue Bloods, playing Grace an NYPD psychologist who is met with quite a challenge when she is tasked with assessing Jamie’s emotional condition in the wake of a fatal shooting. (Matt Mitovich at TV Line)

DEVELOPMENT NEWS

Lifetime has put into development a light drama called Paranormal Housewives to be executive produced by Julia Roberts and Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas. The show is inspired by the real Paranormal Housewives, a Southern California group of female professional paranormal investigators. (Nellie Andreeva at Deadline)

Q&A SECTION (with Team Watch with Kristin from E! Online)

Question: Need Homeland scoop. Please and thank you! – Carla in Seattle

Team Watch with Kristin: You cut right to the chase—we like it! If Carrie and Brody’s make out session last week had you melting, prepare yourself for the “bone session” (that is Rupert Friend’s phrase, FYI) coming this Sunday. Yes, our favorite non-couple finally do it for the first time since “The Weekend” episode in season one. Apparently that is the only way Carrie was able to calm Brody down because he completely loses his cool which does not please Nazir. Also, you will have to pay attention to the last 30 seconds Sunday night because Brody comes face to face with someone almost unrecognizable from his past.

Question: In desperate need of some Once Upon a Time scoop! – Anna

Team Watch with Kristin: Prepare for the arrival of a new princess: Helena! Confident and well-bred, this brunette knows her way around kings and courts and can wrap any man around her finger. Still, don’t let the sweet-talking fool you: She’s a warrior and has slain many deadly creatures; she’s not afraid to get her hands dirty to get what she wants.

That’s it. Enjoy!

Have a great weekend