With its “Casting Clack” post, CliqueClack brings you a summary of the TV casting news released throughout the week, be it the addition of a series regular, a new recurring cast member, a guest star, or even someone making a cameo.
Be warned, the casting news after the jump may contain slight spoilers about the roles the actors will play.
This week, we have casting news for: Chuck, Big Bang Theory, Without a Trace, CSI: NY, Stargate Universe and many more.
Get ready to meet another mother on The Big Bang Theory. This time around it will be Leonard’s mommy and she will be played by former Cybil costar Christine Baranski. According to reports Leonard’s mom will be more like Sheldon than her own son. [Source: TV Guide]
Stunt Casting Alert! The youngest of the CSI family will jump in the fray as Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and hubby Pete Wentz guest star on the March 18th episode of CSI: NY. Rather than playing themselves in a brief cameo, the Wentz’s will be playing a pair of Bonnie and Clyde wannabees. [Source: The Ausiello Files]
Chuck, meet Chevy. It looks like Mr. Chase’s recent run of guest-starring roles will be extended as he has signed up to appear on NBC’s Chuck for a three-episode arc. Chase will play a technology mogul who is accused by Chuck’s father of stealing his ideas. [Source: The Hollywood Reporter]
And, who would Chuck’s father be, exactly? That would be Scott Bakula — former time traveler and Captain of the first Starship Enterprise. Bakula has signed on for a three episode run as Chuck and Ellie’s missing father. [Source: Watch With Kiristin]
Have you ever seen Faye Dunaway roaming the corridors of Seattle Grace Hospital? No, neither have I. Yet, she’ll be playing one of the hospital’s renowned doctors in a February episode of Grey’s Anatomy. Look for her to cross paths with Cristina and Owen during her one episode (so far) stint. [Source: The Ausiello Files]
British actor Hugh Bonneville, recently seen in the miniseries Five Days and Tsunami: The Aftermath, will be joining the cast of David E. Kelley’s new dramedy Legally Mad. He will be starring as father and owner of the law firm that the main character Brady Hamm (Charity Wakefield) joins as the series begins. [Source: The Hollywood Reporter]
It looks like The Office’s Toby may have competition for Michael’s anger in the form of Idris Elba (The Wire), who will be joining the series for a six-episode arc. [Source: Cynopsis]
With so many relationships, mostly sexual, taking place on ABC’s Private Practice I’m surprised they have any time to perform their actual duties as medical professionals. Especially Addision, who looks to be juggling a few men at this moment in time. Well, her schedule is going to get a bit more crowded as Swingtown’s Josh Hopkins will be joining the show as another love interest for our Seattle transplant. Also joining the cast for a four episode arc will be What About Brian’s Amanda Detmer. She’ll play yet another doctor who strikes up a friendship with Addision. What time Addie will have to maintain this friendship while juggling several guys is not known. [Source: The Ausiello Files]
Coming to the CW’s Privileged for the season finale is … Kathy Griffin? No, seriously. Ms. Griffin will be portraying a wedding planner (for Marco’s wedding) on the last episode of the season. [Source: Korbi TV]
The cast of Stargate Universe is filling out quite nicely now that the show has been given the green light of production. The latest to join the cast is David Blue, who recently played Marc’s boyfriend Cliff on Ugly Betty. On Universe, Blue will play a total slacker genius, which is a pre-requisite for all science fiction series of late. [Source: The Ausiello Files]
In addition to Blue, three additional actors have been added to the payroll of Stargate Universe. Justin Louis (Hidden Hills) will portray veteran Stargate team leader Colonel Everett Young while Brian J. Smith will be playing Lt. Matthew Scott. Sister, Sister‘s Jamil Walker Smith will be playing another military man, Sergeant Ronald Greer. [Source: The Hollywood Reporter]
Daytime Emmy winner Vanessa Marcil (late of the “canceled” Lipstick Jungle) has been signed to CBS’ Without a Trace for a multi-episode arc. She’ll be playing a Manhattan social worker who may turn out to be a potential love interest for regular cast member Eric Close (Martin). Marcil’s stint will begin on March 17th. [Source: The Ausiello Files]
Clacked by Richard Keller 
on Jan 17, 2009 @ 10:00 EST5EDT
