There’s a cougar loose on Wisteria Lane! And not the Kim Bauer kind! The Kim Cattrall kind!
Sources confirm to me exclusively that the sublime Gail O’Grady (American Dreams, NYPD Blue) is joining the cast of Desperate Housewives as the cul-de-sac’s newest troublemaker.
As I teased in this week’s episode of Ausiello TV, her character — which will appear on a recurring basis — was originally conceived as a Mrs. Robinson-esque seductress who sets her sights on one of Lynette’s rapidly aged twin terrors. I say originally because it’s entirely possible some of those plans have changed.
One thing I know for sure: O’Grady’s alter ego will be married. Producers are currently casting the role of her hubby.
Anyone know what Tom Verica’s up to?
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Awesome! On the DVD of “Matlock” season one, Matlock had to prove that she and her sister killed their aunt (That’s not a spoiler, they show O’Grady kill her). She was stunningly gorgeous then as well, and wowed me with how well she played downright psychopathic. She will also be in the pilot of “The Mentalist”
“There’s a cougar loose on Wisteria Lane! And not the Kim Bauer kind!”
–ROFLMAO!!!! that opening line was one of the funniest things i’ve ever read on this site!!!! Kim Vs Cougar FTW!!!!!
Tom Verica, yes!! Or maybe even John Wesley Shipp?
Gail O’Grady is an excellent actress and should one more outstanding talent to the series.
Tom Verica!? Yes! I’ve had the hots for him since he was on Central Park West (hottest one on the show in my opinion).
Tom Verica has become a very accomplished Tv Director directing eps of some of the hottest shows including “grey’s”
Michael, do you know if her pilot with ABC is still in contention? Because even if it goes it probably won’t air before March. Steve McPherson said there will be more pickups from their development slate and her show (untitled David Hemingson show, recently titled “the Deep end”) had some good buzz
How may I become Gail’s husband? Do I need to move to LA or New York to try out for the part?
THIS IS THE BEST NEWS EVER!!!!!!!!
This is an amazing addition! Gail is a fantastic actress. I can’t wait for the new season to “meet” her character.
I just pooped my pants!
I just had to comment that some of my favorite NYPD Blue episodes were the ones where Donna Abandando’s sister, Dana Abandando comes to visit — and tries to steal Donna’s man, Detective Gregory Medavoy. The redheaded actress hiding under a huge teased ‘do and a thick Noo Yawk accent was a young unknown named Debra Messing. I’m looking forward to “The Mentalist”, even if it sounds a lot like “Monk” & “Psych”, but without the OCD (Monk) and the ADHD (Shawn).
I am so over this dang show when it comes to casting. You throw an excellent actress such as Alfre Woodard a craptastical story line and never again do we see a shade of color on this show. How about Jackee Harry or Robin Givens. Give this show a spark of color, I don’t even care if someone black knocks on the door because they ended up on the “right” side of town by mistake, Mr. Cherry.
I liked Nicolette Sheridan. Since she left, I do not watch. They really don’t need another trouble maker, Susan, Bree and Lynette do an overbearing job.
Can we please drop the cougar term? It’s so horribly demeaning and not funny at all.
This show wasn’t white enough, of course! You’d think that somebody darker than a paper bag would pop up after Dana Delany joined the cast. Carlos and Gabby’s Latin flavor is where that begins and ends.
Ross, Nicolette Sheridan did NOT leave the show. She is on the new season, same as always – in fact, she will now be one of the “main” characters, instead of a supporting one. Her character only left town for a couple of episodes.
Dang, i was so hoping it’d be Jimmy Smits!
Cougar? Seriously enough with that ok?
I wish there was a better reference to use than cougar. Milf has got old, also.
I think Wilhemina Slater needs to drop by! There’s some hot cougar action with a tint. Vanessa Williams is awsome! Maybe ABC can work something out.
she’s stunning in deuce bigalow male gigalo
http://www.yournobody.com/2008/09/05/i-should-be-president-of-the-united-states/
She was just on a rerun of Two And A Half Men and she looked gorgeous!
I am so excited for Gail to join the cast!!! I am looking foward to the season premiere for all the fall shows. I found this awesome video that will tide me over until late september. You can check it out at:
http://abc.go.com/primetime/desperate/index?pn=index
It is awesome!
I`M SO HAPPY TO SEE GAIL O`GRADY ON DH.I CAN`T WAIT TO SEE HER GO UP AGAINST” KATHERINE MAYFAIR”,PAYED BY DANA DELANY.
Tom Verica is fine and working as a director nowadays…for any who were curious…
So is she also going to be in The Mentalist for the rest of the season? She’s in all the commercials…
I am so all set with Gail…Can’t she play anything else than a milf? I know her and I guess it is the easiest part to play since it is how she lives her life. Time to move into some Different roles don’t you think?
FINALLY..a hot blonde on DH! Nicollette Sheridan is GROSS and a horrible actress, they should have hired Heather Locklear like originally planned instead of that C-lister Sheridan( with Locklear the part would have been upgraded center stage instead of second-banana status like with Sheridan). Gail O’Grady is no Heather but ALOT hotter and talented than Skankidan..lol.
I can’t wait for Season 5 to begin.
It’s getting a little crowded on this show…
Did you see the ad for the new season? Trying to squeeze all 6 ladies into one shot.
You know why season 1 is still the best? Because 4 story threads is more than enough to juggle and develop good characters without having to add on more and more.