Nichols to Star in CW’s Archie Comics-Based Pilot “Riverdale”

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Marisol Nichols is reporting for mom duty…

The 42-year-old part-Spanish/part-Mexican actress has been cast as Hermione Lodge in Riverdale, the CW pilot based on the Archie Comics characters from producer Greg Berlanti.

Set in present time, Riverdale is a subversive take on Archie (KJ Apa), Betty (Lili Reinhart), Veronica (Camila Mendes) and their friends, exploring the surrealism of small-town life — the darkness and weirdness bubbling beneath Riverdale’s wholesome façade.

Nichols will play Hermione Lodge, Veronica’s upscale mother. Hermione has now returned to Riverdale, eager to start fresh with her daughter following the scandalous incarceration of her husband.

In the pilot, from Warner Bros. Television, Nichols also joins Ashleigh Murray (Josie), Cole Sprouse (Jughead Jones), Madelaine Petsch (Cheryl Blossom) and Luke Perry (Archie’s dad Fred Andrews).

Nichols recurs as Desert Wolf on Teen Wolf, recurred on Criminal Minds and NCIS, and starred on ABC’s Good Christian Belles.

Murciano Lands Recurring Role on New Netflix Psychological Thriller

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Enrique Murciano is heading to Netflix…

The 40-year-old Cuban-American actor has landed a recurring role on Netflix‘s untitled psychological thriller from Sony Pictures Television.

Written and executive produced by Damages creators Todd A. Kessler, Daniel Zelman and Glenn Kessler, the 13-episode series centers on a close-knit family of four adult siblings (Kyle Chandler, Ben Mendelsohn, Linda Cardellini, Norbert Leo Butz) whose secrets and scars are revealed when their black sheep brother (Mendelsohn) returns home.

Murciano will portray Meg’s (Cardellini) boyfriend Marco, a member of the county sheriff’s department.

He’ll next be seen in Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes, Water & Power and a recurring role on the Starz drama Power.

His previous television credits include 666 Park Avenue, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, NCIS, Medium and Without a Trace.

de Pablo to Star in the Chilean Miner Drama “The 33”

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Cote de Pablo’s next project is bringing her home…

The 34-year-old Chilean actress, who shocked fans last summer when she announced she was leaving her popular role on CBS’ NCIS, has landed her first acting role since leaving the show.

de Pablo has been cast in The 33, a feature film based on the 2010 rescue of 33 Chilean miners who were trapped 69 days in the Copiapo gold and copper mine more than half an mile below the earth’s surface.

Antonio Banderas, Juliette Binoche and Rodrigo Santoro are among those already signed on to star in the film, which is now in production in Chile and Colombia with Patricia Riggen directing a script by Craig Borten (Dallas Buyers Club) and Michael Thomas.

Jennifer Lopez was originally signed on to star in The 33, but backed out of the film.

de Pablo, who was born in Chile and whose mother still lives there, will play a wife of one of the trapped miners, who became international stars following their dramatic rescue that played out live worldwide.

Her scenes will be shot in Chile’s Atacama Desert near where the actual event, and the subsequent rescue efforts took place.

Gonzalez Starring in the USA Network’s Drama Pilot “Rush”

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Rick Gonzalez is about the feel The Rush…

The 34-year-old Dominican and Puerto Rican actor has been cast in USA Network’s drama pilot Rush.

Written and directed by Jonathan Levine, the project is in the vein of USA’s Royal Pains, as it follows an on-call doctor.

It centers on Dr. William Rush (portrayed by Tony Ellis) who is not your average on-call doctor — he’s not attached to any hospital, he’s highly discreet no matter what the ailment as long as the client can pay his cash-only premium and the doctor can party with the best of them.

The Coach Carter star will portray Manny Maquis, a well-connected dealer, who considers Rush a friend, as well as a client.

Gonzalez’s most recent credits include co-starring in Lady Gaga’s “Judas” music video, a guest-starring role on NCIS and a starring role on the CW series Reaper.

de Pablo Ending Her Eight-Year Stint on CBS’ “NCIS”

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Cote de Pablo is saying bye-bye-bye to her beloved NCIS character…

CBS has confirmed that the 33-year-old Chilean actress will not be returning for the eleventh season of the network’s hit drama NCIS this fall.

The network says de Pablo won’t be leaving cold turkey though. She’s still expected to appear long enough for her character Ziva David to wrap up her storyline.

CBS and producer CBS Television Studios said in a joint statement that the decision was de Pablo’s to end her longtime run on the show.

“We respect Cote’s decision, thank her for being an important part of the NCIS team, and for eight terrific years playing Ziva David”, the statement says. “Cote and CBS share a great respect for the NCIS audience, and we look forward to working with her and the producers on appropriate closure in this chapter of Ziva’s story.”

de Pablo was the only cast member without a deal, after it expired at the end of last season.

“I’ve had 8 great years with NCIS and Ziva David,” said de Pablo in a statement. “I have huge respect and affection for Mark, Gary, Michael, David, Rocky, Pauley, Brian, Sean, all of the team and CBS. I look forward to finishing Ziva’s story.”

Season 11 is set to premiere September 24.

Moreno Bringing Drama Spec to the Syfy Network

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Alfonso H. Moreno is bringing some drama of meteoric proportions to the Syfy network…

The Latino writer/producer has sold a drama spec to the cable network.

The untitled project, from 20th Century Fox Television Studios and Fineman Entertainment, begins with a meteorite striking a plane. The only two survivors find themselves sleepwalking and waking up with no memory of their actions. On the run from the government, they must figure out what happened to them and prove their innocence.

Moreno will executive produce the series.

He’s previously worked on Made In Jersey, Drop Dead Diva, NCIS, The Practice, The Guardian and The Glades.

Fernandez to Star in ABC’s “Killer Women” Pilot

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Alex Fernandez will be enforcing the law in Texas in his next project…

The 45-year-old Latino actor has been cast in ABC’s drama pilot Killer Women, which is being executive-produced by Sofia Vergara.

The project, based on the Argentine series Mujeres Asesinas, revolves around a female Texas Ranger named Molly Parker. She’s described as “a ballsy, beautiful badass.” She’s only woman in the notoriously male Rangers who isn’t afraid to ruffle a few feathers in getting to the truth.

Fernandez will portray Molly’s coworker Luis in the project, which will also feature Spanish actress Marta Milans.

Fernandez’s credits include a recurring role on TNT’s Dallas reboot, as well as appearances on Devious Maids, Modern Family and NCIS.

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