Book of Mormon's Josh Gad to Woo Jess on New Girl

Sounds like Jess will be getting around this season.

Book of Mormon's Josh Gad has been cast as a potential suitor for Jess (Zooey Deschanel) on the New Girl premiere, E! Online reports.

Gad will play Bearclaw, a delivery guy who brings beer to the bar where Nick works who tries to get Jess to notice him.

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Gad, who will star in NBC's midseason comedy 1600 Penn, will appear in the second episode of the series' two-episode premiere. Other guest stars set to appear this season include Leslie Mann, Niecy Nash and "sex interest" David Walton.

New Girl returns Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 8/7c and again at 9/8c on Fox.