Thursday, September 4, 2014

Casting News - 'Arrow' Taps Matt Nable as Ra's al Ghul; 'Graceland' Star Joins 'Chicago Fire'; Plus 2 More Updates!

Casting News - September 4, 2014

The CW's Arrow & Jane the Virgin; IFC's The Birthday Boys; and NBC's Chicago Fire.





THE CW's JANE THE VIRGIN
  • Grammy winner Juanes will guest star on an upcoming episode of the new fall drama. He will play a music producer and smooth-talking ladies' man who considers producing a demo record for Xiomara (Andrea Navedo).
IFC's THE BIRTHDAY BOYS
  • The second season of the sketch comedy series will premiere on Friday, October 17 at 11:30/10:30c. following the return of Comedy Bang! Bang!.
THE CW's ARROW
  • Matt Nable (Riddick) has been tapped to play the pivotal recurring role of Ra's al Ghul on the third season of the hit drama. Ra's is the leader of the League of Assassins and father of Nyssa al Ghul (Katrina Law). Proud and unforgiving, Ra's is a ruthless strategist, a master of martial arts and a shaper of history. He carries the wisdom of the ages and protects some of its greatest secrets. Nable will make his debut in Episode 3.04, entitled "The Magician."
NBC's CHICAGO FIRE
  • Graceland star Serinda Swan has booked a four-episode guest arc on the drama's upcoming third season. She will play Brittany Baker, a graphic designer and a potential love interest for Severide (Taylor Kinney).