FOX's The Grinder; NBC's Aquarius, Blindspot & Saturday Night Live; and Syfy's Dark Matter.
NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
- The late-night, sketch comedy series has announced the hosts and musical guests for its final episodes of the year. On December 5, Ryan Gosling will host with musical guest Leon Bridges. On December 12, Chris Hemsworth will host with musical guest Chance the Rapper. On December 19, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will co-host with musical guest Bruce Springsteen.
FOX's THE GRINDER
- Tony Sirico (The Sopranos) will appear on an upcoming episode of the comedy's first season. He will play Sebastian Cole, a character in the show within the show who is facing the death penalty for a murder and needs the Grinder to prove his innocence.
NBC's BLINDSPOT
- Afton Williamson (Banshee, Crime) has landed a recurring role on the hit drama's first season. She will play a member of the FBI Counter Espionage division who assists the team.
NBC's AQUARIUS
- Madisen Beaty (The Fosters) has joined the drama's upcoming second season as a new series regular. She will play Patty Krenwinkel, a well-meaning, insecure waitress who has trouble asserting herself. When she's ordered to chase away Manson (Gethin Anthony) and three of his female followers from her restaurant, Patty is instantly dazzled by him and becomes one of his most devoted disciples.
SYFY's DARK MATTER
- Melanie Liburd (Game of Thrones) has booked a series regular role on the drama's upcoming second season. No details were immediately made available about the character she will be playing.
