Sonya Walger, whose Penny turns up for Lost's 100th episode, is part of the cast for Flash Forward.
Those who tune in for Lost's 100th episode — and do not zap through the commercial pods — will spy teasers for Flash Forward, an ABC pilot which is envisioned as a possible companion series to the adventures of Jack, Sawyer et al.
Sources tell TVGuide.com that during commercial breaks for the Lost episode airing April 29 ...
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John Cho courtesy New Line Cinema
In the second installment of his latest film Harold Kumar 2 Escape from Guantanamo Bay John Cho reprises his character as the straitlaced-but-lovable Harold The film reprises the stoner duo in yet another adventure in which Harold and Kumar Kal Penn are on the lam and encounter everything from the KKK to a Texas whorehouse as they flee from the evil pursuit of a government official played by Rob Corddry Theres no shortage of commentary on race and politics in America teen humor and gags not to mention the requisite appearance of Neil Patrick Harris playing of course Neil Patrick HarrisAs the cult-fave stoner flick gets a redux Cho is already feeling the heat of the spotlight for his next role as Sulu in the upcoming Star Trek film In a recent interview Cho described how hes reacting to all the fandom saying Im discovering how much of a basic building block of American citizenship it is he said Everyone knows something about Star T
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Chris Pine courtesy 20th Century Fox, Simon Pegg courtesy Picturehouse
Gloucester, England-born Simon Pegg (Hot Fuzz) and Harold & Kumar's John Cho are boarding J.J. Abrams' Star Trek feature in the roles of engineering wizard/Romulan-ale enthusiast Montgomery Scott and Lt. Hikaru Sulu, says the Reporter. They join other future Enterprisers Zachary Quinto (as Spock), Zoe Saldana (Uhura) and Anton Yelchin (Chekov), while Eric Bana has been tapped to play the villain. I know what you're wondering: But who... has... the com? According to the trades, Chris Pine is in talks to play young Kirk. Just My Luck, indeed. For more discussion of the Star Trek castings, listen to the Oct. 12 TV Guide Talk podcast.
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John Cho and Kal Penn in Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle courtesy New Line
John Cho will guest-star as a private-school principal who squares off with Eddie Kaye Thomas' public school veep in three episodes of Fox's 'Til Death this coming season. With Kal Penn now on House, both Harold and Kumar should have plenty of cash for future White Castle runs. Also per the Hollywood Reporter, Jessalyn Gilsig, aka the mom of Heroes' Claire, has joined the cast of NBC's Backyards & Bullets pilot, playing Mathew St. Patrick's wife.... Camryn Manheim (Ghost Whisperer), Leslie Hope (24) and Kathy Baker (Picket Fences) are all on board for Jesse Stone: Thin Ice, the fifth installment in CBS' hit TV-movie franchise.
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Yep, pocket-sized Oscar nominee Abigail Breslin has been chosen to play Depression-era moppet Kit Kittredge in the upcoming film based on the unavoidable dolls and books, the New York Post reports. The flick goes before cameras this summer and is expected in theaters before year's end. In small-screen casting news, John Cho — the Harold & Kumar star who isn't Kal Penn — has joined an untitled CBS sitcom pilot about a bunch of night owls who hang out at a diner into the wee hours.
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Per Variety, Universal Pictures is scaring up a new take on The Wolf Man with Benicio Del Toro (really, could it have been anyone else?) in the title role.... Scary Movie's Anna Faris will star alongside John Krasinski (The Office), John Cho (Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle) and Jane Lynch (The 40 Year Old Virgin) in Smiley Face, a stoner comedy.... Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West will exec-produce and appear in a feature film inspired by his music, composed of shorts by assorted writers and directors, and probably not dedicated to President Bush.
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