There’s no shortage of great roles at The CW, and casting directors have been working overtime to fill out the series rosters with regulars and guest-stars. Below are some of the recent announcements, in case you missed them. And we’re still awaiting news on three major characters: the devil on Supernatural, new heartthrob Teddy on 90210, and wild model Alexis on One Tree Hill.
- MELROSE PLACE: Josie Bissett reprises her role as Jane Andrews Mancini, the sibling of diabolical Sydney (Laura Leighton). Thomas Calabro (Michael) is the ex-husband of both sisters—twisted! He and Laura are series regulars.
Series Premiere: Tue., Sep. 8 - AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL: Reality star Kim Kardashian is signed as a guest-judge for Cycle 13, which features contestants all 5-foot-7 and under.
Season Premiere: Wed., Sep. 9 - SUPERNATURAL: Remember Sam’s girlfriend, Jessica, who died on the ceiling in the series pilot? Adrianne Palicki returns for an episode this fall. Rob Benedict (Chuck the prophet) and Julie McNiven (Anna the angel) are also back to help the Winchesters in their new war with the underworld.
Season Premiere: Thu., Sep. 10 - ONE TREE HILL: Robert Buckley (Lipstick Jungle) will play Nathan’s sports agent, Clayton. And newcomer Shantel VanSanten (The Final Destination) moves to the stump as Haley’s sister, Quinn. Hall of Fame receiver Jerry Rice drops by as himself in an early episode.
Season Premiere: Mon., Sep. 14 - GOSSIP GIRL: Joanna Garcia (Megan on Privileged) is the new love-interest for Nate. And Chris Riggi has his own secret agenda, returning as the supposedly-dead-but-really-alive offspring of Lily and Rufus. Who will be cast as Serena’s long-lost father?
Season Premiere: Mon., Sep. 14 - THE BEAUTIFUL LIFE: Corbin Bleu (HSM) was originally slated to appear in the first episode, but he’s wisely been upped to series regular. Corbin is the wingman to fellow model roomie and resident party-machine Jordan Woolley.
Series Premiere: Wed., Sep. 16 - SMALLVILLE: Callum Blue (The Tudors), pictured, has been cast as General Zod, the Kryptonian military leader sentenced to the Phantom Zone for his crimes. The legendary DC Comics villain found an escape in the season finale, and he’ll be trouble all year. Brian Austin Green (BH: 90210) will be introduced as Daily Planet reporter John Corben, alias Metallo—a cyborg villain powered by the green rock. Both Metallo and Zod make their debut to kick off the new night.
Season Premiere: Fri., Sep. 25
