Archives for the ‘casting news’ Category

Stephen Root Brings His Stapler to ‘Daisies’

By Liz • Aug 2nd, 2008 • Category: casting news, news

Stephen Root (or as he’s known to the Office Spacers among us, Milton Waddams) is joining Pushing Daisies for a four-episode arc, according to Ausiello. Root will play someone who “has a shared history with both Ned’s dad and Chuck’s dad,” explains series creator Bryan Fuller. “He stirs up a lot of hullabaloo for everyone, [...]



Debra Mooney Joins ‘Pushing Daisies’

By Mel • Jul 26th, 2008 • Category: casting news, news

Ausiello reports that Everwood’s Debra Mooney has joined Pushing Daisies as…Emerson’s mom! That’s right, she’s playing Calista Cod, one of the best private investigators in the business. Currently she’s only in one episode so far but has the potential to be a recurring role.



Casting News for Episode 2.01 (spoilers)

By Liz • Jul 24th, 2008 • Category: casting news, spoilers

According to Ausiello, Missy Pyle and Autumn Reeser will be guest starring in Pushing Daisies episode 2.01. More after the cut…



David Arquette to Guest Star

By Mel • Jul 17th, 2008 • Category: casting news, news

Ausiello just announced that David Arquette will guest star in Pushing Daisies episode 2.04, “Frescorts”. Bryan Fuller, the newly Emmy-nominated creator of the show, describes the arrival of Arquette’s character: “While investigating a murder, Ned encounters the socially awkward Randy Mann, who has a secret, special talent that unexpectedly bonds him to the Pie-Maker.”
What could [...]



Casting Scoop: Long Lost Kin?

By Liz • Jul 11th, 2008 • Category: casting news, spoilers

It looks like someone from The Pie Hole will be getting a visit from long lost relatives this season. Check out our Pushing Daisies casting scoop under the cut (warning: spoilers!).



More Information About Molly Shannon

By Mel • Oct 31st, 2007 • Category: casting news, molly shannon

ABC released the following press release with more information about Molly Shannon’s upcoming role on Pushing Daisies:
MOLLY SHANNON TO APPEAR IN THREE EPISODES OF ABC’S “PUSHING DAISIES”
Molly Shannon (”Saturday Night Live,” “Evan Almighty”) will appear in a three-episode arc of ABC’s critically acclaimed new series “Pushing Daisies.” Filming begins this week. Shannon will play Dilly [...]



Paul Out; Raul In

By Mel • Oct 9th, 2007 • Category: casting news, paul reubens

Rumors have been flying that Paul Reubens’ role on Pushing Daisies has been recast, and we finally have confirmation via ThePieMaker.com. Indeed, the role of Alfredo Aldarisio, a traveling homeopathic antidepressant representative/salesman, that was originally to be played by Paul Reubens has been recast and will now be played by Broadway veteran Raul Esparza.
But what [...]



Molly Shannon Joins Pushing Daisies

By Liz • Sep 19th, 2007 • Category: appearances, casting news, molly shannon, news

From ComingSoon.net
TV Guide has learned that former “Saturday Night Live” star Molly Shannon has signed for a multi-episode arc on ABC’s highly-anticipated “Pushing Daisies.”
Shannon will play Dilly Balsam, the owner of a salt-water taffy emporium that just so happens to set up shop across the street from the Pie Hole. She’s slated to first show [...]



CASTING NEWS: Jayma Mays Guest Stars on ‘Pushing Daisies’

By Mel • Aug 31st, 2007 • Category: casting news

Kristin at E!Online just broke the news that Jayma Mays (recognizable from her Heroes and Ugly Betty guest starring roles) joins our pie-loving friends on Pushing Daisies for episode 4. She plays Elsita, a woman who - get this - lives and works in a windmill!
We will post more information about Jayma/Elsita as it becomes [...]



CASTING NEWS! Paul Reubens Joins ‘Pushing Daisies’

By Mel • Aug 22nd, 2007 • Category: casting news, paul reubens

Ausiello just broke the news that Paul “Pee Wee Herman” Reubens is joining the cast of Pushing Daisies in a potentially recurring guest role! Reubens will play Alfredo Aldarisio, a traveling homeopathic antidepressant representative/salesman. Can this show get any more awesome?!?!