TV Bits: Fred Willard, ‘The Wire,’ ‘House Of Cards,’ ‘Breaking Bad,’ ‘Hulk,’ ‘Sons Of Anarchy’
This edition of TV Bits has casting, rumors, Lego and even some controversy. After the jump read about:
BeforeJoel McHalereturns toCommunity, he’s going for a little anarchy. The comedian turned actor will do a multi-episode arc on the hit FX showSons of Anarchyplaying Warren, a “handsome con man who picks the wrong person to double-cross” according toTV Line. There’s no other information the role but, thebelow photo tweetedbyKatey Sagalsuggests he’ll be working with her character.
Sebastian Arcelus, who starred inElf, Jersey BoysandWickedon Broadway, has just been cast in the upcoming Netflix showHouse of Cards, produced byKevin SpaceyandDavid Fincher. He’ll play a newspaper editor on the show which stars Spacey as a politician who hopes to take down the President after being passed over for a post in the White House. Fincher is directing the first two episodes, which should premiere on Netflix next year. Read more about the casting and show over onDeadline.Yahoohas created one of the best Internet videos ever.The Lego Wire. If you’ve ever seen the show, all the inside jokes are there and it’s great.
I put this in Superhero Bits earlier today but for TV watchers who might not read that column,Guillermo Del Torooffers an update on theHulkTV show, tellingMTV Newsthat they’re still rewriting the pilot.
Breaking BadstarGiancarlo Espositowas nominated for an Emmy this morning for his role as Gus in the fourth season ofBreaking Badand, in an interview withVulture, the actor talks about something that could likely be considered a spoiler for those who haven’t caught up. Skip the block quote if you haven’t seen season four ofBreaking Bad:
Finally, the biggest celeb story of the week is the fact thatBest in ShowactorFred Willardwas arrested for masturbating in a XXX rated theater on Santa Monica Blvd in Hollywood, CA. Mere hours later, PBS has fired the actor from his role as host of the reality showMarket Warriors. Read more atThe Hollywood Reporter.
