ABC
JK Simmons, who is wrapping a seven-season run on TNT’s hit drama series “The Closer,” is making a switch to comedy with a co-starring role opposite Kyle Bornheimer in the ABC half-hour pilot WHITE VAN MAN.
HBO
Peter Mensah will join the fifth season of TRUE BLOOD in a recurring role as Kibwe, Chancellor for the Authority. Originally from Africa, Kibwe works toward mainstreaming under Roman’s tenure.
Jimmy Wolk is the first actor cast in Political Animals, USA Network’s 6-episode drama series from Greg Berlanti and Laurence Mark, which premieres this summer.
