Friday, May 12, 2017

Casting News - Lucy Liu Books Recurring Role on Hulu's 'Difficult People'; More 'Once Upon a Time' Exits; Plus 1 More Update!

Casting News - May 12, 2017

ABC's Once Upon a Time; The CW's Riverdale; and Hulu's Difficult People.






HULU's DIFFICULT PEOPLE
  • Elementary star Lucy Liu has been cast in a recurring role on the comedy's upcoming third season. She will play Veronica, a morally corrupt, taste-challenge and highly successful book alpha female. She is the book editor who gives Marilyn (Andrea Martin) a chance to publish her own book.
ABC's ONCE UPON A TIME
  • The veteran drama series was officially renewed for a seventh season yesterday. The rumors of it being a creative reboot seem to be true as well. Now, it's being confirmed that Ginnifer Goodwin (Snow), Josh Dallas (Charming), Jared S. Gilmore (Henry), Emilie de Ravin (Belle) and Rebecca Mader (Zelena) will not be returning as series regulars. 
THE CW's RIVERDALE
  • After recurring in the first season, Casey Cott has been promoted to a series regular on the drama's upcoming second season. He plays Kevin, the gay best friend of the group and the sheriff's son. Moreover, Charles Melton has been tapped to replace Ross Butler in the role of Reggie, Archie's (KJ Apa) rival.