Rueben's Ramblings

Hey All,

Here are the news items for toddy:

TELEVISION

Actress Jasika Nicole (Fringe) will guest star in an upcoming episode of Scandal. The role she will play is being kept under wraps, though. (Natalie Abrams at TV Guide)

Actor Jonathan Del Arco has been made a series regular on Major Crimes when the series returns later this year for its sophomore season. He plays Dr. Morales, the medical examiner. (Nellie Andreeva at Deadline)

Actor Dougray Scott (Desperate Housewives) has joined the cast of the Cinemax action drama Strike Back. He will play a rogue operative James Leatherby. (Nellie Andreeva at Deadline)

BOX OFFICE NEWS

Young British actor Thomas Brodie-Sangster (Love Actually and soon to be seen on Game of Thrones) has joined the cast of The Maze Runner where he will play Newt in the film that is a post-apocalyptic tale about a group of boys trapped in an enormous maze who seek their freedom. (Dominic Patten at Deadline)

Actor Jai Courtney (A Good Day to Die Hard and Jack Reacher) has joined the cast of the young adult sci-fi adaptation Divergent based on the book of the same name that deals with a society divided into factions based on personality. Courtney will play Eric, who is a leader of the Dauntless faction. (Variety and Dark Horizons)

EDITORIAL

‘Veronica Mars’ Movie’s Kickstarter Success Could Change Everything

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

Question: PLL scoop please! – Lyndsey

Team Watch with Kristin: In episode two of the fourth season, which we can reveal is called “Turn of the Shoe,” fans will meet a very attractive martial arts instructor named Jake, who is patient, sensitive and insightful.

That’s it. Enjoy!