Natalie Zea to Star in ABC's Members Only


An idealistic lawyer tends to a wealthy family.
An idealistic lawyer tends to a wealthy family.
Natalie Zea has been tapped for the lead role in ABC's upcoming series Members Only, Deadline reports.

There's something really special happening in television right now. Jenji Kohan'sOrange Is the New Black not only features a nearly all-female cast depicting a diverse spectrum of race, sexuality and body types, but it also includes a trans woman of color actually playing a trans woman of color — a first on mainstream television. Former reality star and producer Laverne Cox plays Sophia Burset, a firefighter whose wife Crystal is less disturbed by her transition than her decision to steal credit cards.

The Mentalist's Samaire Armstrong recently welcomed her first child, a baby boy. "Thank you sooo much for all the love!! Will post pictures after a little rest." Armstrong wrote on her Facebook page Sunday. "We're all doing wonderfully. It was an...

Seth Gabel is venturing from the other universe to Starling City. The Fringe alum has been cast on Arrow as...

Gary Collins has passed away at the age of 74.The TV actor and host died a little before 1 a.m. Saturday morning in Biloxi, Miss. of natural causes, TMZ reports.

Greg Berlanti is partnering up with former Supernatural showrunner Sera Gamble on a medical drama he sold to ABC, according to The Hollywood Reporter.Check out more news on Greg BerlantiThe untitled project will focus on world-famous neurosurgeon Dr. Steven Saylor, who is forced to become an internist again after suffering a traumatic brain injury.

Oscar winner Ellen Burstyn has joined USA's miniseries Political Animals, the network announced.Set to premiere this summer, the six-part series will focus on Elaine Barrish (Sigourney Weaver), a divorced former first lady and current Secretary of State who struggles to keep her family together as she deals with the State Department's crises. She strikes an ...

Carla Gugino has been tapped to star opposite Sigourney Weaver in USA' Political Animals miniseries. Slated to premiere in the summer, Political Animals will focus on...

Sigourney Weaver has landed the lead in USA' Political Animals miniseries. Slated to premiere in the summer, Political Animals will focus on...

Lone Star's James Wolk is heading to D.C.The actor has joined USA's six-hour miniseries Political Animals, according to The Hollywood Reporter.Slated to premiere in the summer, Political Animals will focus on Elaine Barrish, a divorced ...

USA has ordered a six-hour political miniseries from Brothers & Sisters and Dirty Sexy Money producer Greg Berlanti.Slated to premiere in the summer, Political Animals will focus on Elaine Barrish, a divorced former first lady and current secretary of state (hmm, sounds familiar, no?) who struggles to ...

The Munsters reboot has tapped Bryan Singer as executive producer, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Every week, editors Adam Bryant and Natalie Abrams satisfy your need for TV scoop. Please send all questions to megascoop@tvguide.com. Bones baby: boy or girl? — Rita ADAM: The show won't drag out the reveal — you will know whether the nursery will be pink or blue by Episode 2. (Booth won't exactly be thrilled by how and when he learns the news, especially since he wasn't even invited to the ultrasound!) And as for that nursery, there may not be one if Booth and Brennan can't get their acts together enough to decide where they want their family to live. When will they actually face some consequences for covering up the murder of Gabby's step-father on Desperate Housewives? — Hailey NATALIE: How's this for consequences? Bree will...

Hawaii Five-0's recurring guest cast keeps growing: The sophomore CBS drama has booked William Baldwin for a multi-episode arc, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively.Hawaii Five-0: Laura German joins the team, Larisa Oleynik returnsBaldwin, whose character hasn't been named yet, will play a former homicide detective who was kicked off the force for corruption. Since then, he's organized a crime wave with a team of fellow dirty cops....

Amidst the bloodbath of cancellations at Fox, there's good news for one series: Seth Gabel has been promoted to series regular on Fringe going into its fourth season, TVGuide.com has confirmed. Fox cancels Human Target, Lie to Me and Chicago Code The 29-year-old actor has recurred as Fringe Division boss Lincoln "Linc" Lee from the other universe since...

Katherine Heigl is returning to television in an HBO film.The former Grey's Anatomy star will produce and star in the cable network's adaptation of Ann Hood's best-selling novel The Knitting Circle.Check out photos of Katherine HeiglThe book revolves around ...

Justified star Natalie Zea has landed a guest-starring role on J.J. Abrams' CBS pilot, Person of Interest, TVGuide.com has learned. Zea will play...

Elijah Wood, Donald Sutherland and Eddie Izzard have been tapped to star in Syfy's Treasure Island. Wood (The Lord of the Rings) will take the role of...

Every week, editors Adam Bryant and Natalie Abrams satisfy your need for TV scoop. Please send all questions to megascoop@tvguide.com. Any scoop on Grey's Anatomy? — Jamie NATALIE: In an upcoming episode, Meredith has to leave the OR when she suddenly goes blind! Wow, that was depressing. I should have led with the shower sex, huh? OK, Soap Dropper No. 1 isn't single now, but he or she will rival Callie and Arizona's sudsy frolics from earlier this season. Any guesses as to the not-so-squeaky-clean pair? What's coming up on Desperate Housewives? — AmyADAM: Two Wisteria Lane ladies will deal with trauma in different ways: Susan will use her dialysis as an excuse to get out every problem she has, right up until a neighbor offers to donate a kidney in a most unusual way. Meanwhile, Gaby will...

Oscar-nominated actress Jill Clayburgh, who recently appeared in ABC's Dirty Sexy Money, died Friday, The New York Times reports. She was 66. Clayburgh passed away at her home in Lakeville, Conn. after a 21-year battle with chronic leukemia, her husband told the newspaper. See other celebrities we've lost this year Clayburgh got her start in theater, appearing in shows including the original Broadway run of Pippin, before moving to the big screen. She is best known for her starring roles in...

NBC has nabbed another Baldwin. William Baldwin will join Parenthood's sophomore season for a multi-episode arc, the network announced Wednesday. Check out photos of William Baldwin The 47-year-old actor will play ...

ABC has picked up its first new series for the fall, the drama No Ordinary Family, TVGuide.com has confirmed. 14 promising pilots: What new fall shows look the best? No Ordinary Family follows a family with superhero powers. Michael Chiklis (The Shield) stars as...

With networks set to announce their fall TV lineups next week, TVGuide.com has the scoop on which pilots stand the best chance of flourishing next season. From medical dramas and romantic comedies to spies and Shatner, here's our take on 14 solid bets for the fall:

Damages star Tate Donovan has joined the cast of the ABC pilot No Ordinary Family, according to The Hollywood Reporter. ABC greenlights Greg Berlanti drama

Every week, senior editors Matt Webb Mitovich, Mickey O'Connor and Tim Molloy satisfy your need for TV scoop. Please send all questions to megascoop@tvguide.com. What's in store for Mariska Hargitay's Olivia Benson during the new season of SVU? — CrystalMICKEY: Executive producer Neal Baer tells me the unofficial theme of Season 11 is "Benson and Stabler against the world." First all up in their grill is Wentworth Miller, who guest-stars as a cop with whom Benson will both clash... and make sexy eye contact! Next, Emmy winner Christine Lahti's ADA Sonya Paxton will be kickin' a-- and takin' names, which won't sit well for Stabler initially, and Benson ultimately. I'm going crazy because there hasn't been any news on Criminal Minds. Please, tell me something about Hotch's future! — FrancescaMATT: You and many other Mega Buzz readers seem rather concerned about the gun that went off during Hotch's unexpected season-finale face-off with the serial killer known as the Reaper. Well, you should know that ...

Some recent ratings highlights: FridayFox's Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? drew 4.88 million total viewers, dropping 14 percent from last week. Lead-out Mental matched its previous audience of 3.7 mil. SaturdayNBC's Kings held steady at 1.57 mil; the series finale airs July 25. The first of Dirty Sexy Money's four burn-off episodes was watched by 2.15 million people. SundayThe CBS News special That's the Way It Was: Remembering Walter Cronkite was the night's most-watched program, delivering 7.41 million viewers. Lead-out Big Brother 11 (5.58 mil) dropped 17 percent from this season's first nominations episode. Over on NBC, Merlin (4.27 mil) gained 620 thou and the conclusion of Meteor — someone help me out here, did we survive? — inched up a hair to 5.2 mil.Crave scoop on your favorite TV shows, from this summer or the upcoming fall season? E-mail senior editors Matt, Mickey and Tim at megascoop@tvguide.com and follow TV Guide on Twitter.

Can You Duet8 pm/ET CMTThe hunt for America's next great country-music pairing is down to five duos, and it'll be down to four when the night is over. But before that happens, the remaining hopefuls are coached by a formidable duo: Naomi and Wynonna Judd. After getting tips from the Judds, they'll all perform, and one duo will be sent home. Read on for previews of The Bill Engvall Show, Mending Fences, Dirty Sexy Money and John Heffron: Middle Class Funny.

Now playing in this week's Mitovich Mega Minute: • Who will follow in Kelly Taylor's circa-1992 shoes and crossover from 90210 to the new Melrose Place? Hear what one 90210 cast member has to say about talk that he is the chosen one, then get the latest word on whether that particular rumor is true or not. • Will fans of ABC's Dirty Sexy Money get satisfying closure when the series' final four episodes kick off July 18? Or might one final head-scratcher await them? Get the scoop.Watch and discuss the new MMM after the jump!

Zoe McLellan sure knows how to keep good company. During her run on ABC's Dirty Sexy Money — where she shared scenes with the likes of Peter Krause and Blair Underwood — the actress made time for Reunion, an indie also starring Brett Cullen (Damages), Jamey Sheridan (Law & Order: Criminal Intent) and Amy Pietz (Aliens in America). TVGuide.com spoke with McLellan about the ensemble piece (which revolves around the unpredictable reunion of the members of a Yale secret society), as well as when Dirty Sexy fans might expect to see Lisa, Nick and the gang again. TVGuide.com: Reunion is such an ensemble piece. Was that a big draw for you?Zoe McLellan: Absolutely. When my agent told me about the cast they had already set in place, I was pretty blown away. The table read was actually pretty incredible — we felt like we could put it up on stage that day! TVGuide.com: Have you ever done anything like this, reunite with a bunch of former classmates and reflect on old times?McLellan: I have not. In fact, I totally wimped out on ...

Wondering when and if we're going to see the final episodes of ABC's now-canceled Pushing Daisies, Eli Stone and Dirty Sexy Money? So were we. Read on to find out if we're any closer to knowing the answer.

Top Chef: New York10 pm/ET BravoThe chefs' epic epicurean odyssey continues in a super-sized episode, in which they must arrange a bridal shower for series judge Gail Simmons. Read on for previews of Whitney: From The Hills to The City, The New Adventures of Old Christine, Dirty Sexy Money and Little Spirit: Christmas in New York, .

Dirty Sexy Money may be "down," but it's not out. Yet. And it is in that spirit that I bring you this video Q&A with William Baldwin and Seth Gabel, aka Patrick and Jeremy Darling. Addressing the seeming incongruence of a series about the super-rich having appeal during our current economic downturn, Baldwin says, "You might think, 'What the heck do I have in common with these people?' But when you get into the relationships, the drama ... you can identify." "Some people call [DSM] a 'guilty pleasure,' Baldwin goes on to say. "If it is
Senior editors Matt Webb Mitovich and Mickey O'Connor answer your questions. As always, you may direct your own spoilery needs to megascoop@tvguide.com. Is Ziva's father going to make a return on NCIS this season? — MorganMatt: My moles at the CBS hit may be tight-lipped about the Ziva-Tony romance (a very popular topic in the Buzz box), but on this matter they did let slip some intel: Eli David, played by Michael "What a Feeling" Nouri, will be seen again, and possibly before the end of this season. The gay character on 90210 has to be the guy who starred in the musical with Annie. He's tall, handsome, well-dressed and —mannered, and he loves musical theater ... hello! — JasonI'm thinking that it's Ty, Annie's Spring Awakening costar. We haven't seen him in forever. — KathrynMickey: Rampant trading in gay stereotypes aside, this is an educated guess. But if Ty does come out of the closet ...

Pop, pop, pop go all three sophomore bubbles shows at ABC. Sources tell TVGuide.com that the network has taken a pass on greenlighting any additional episodes of Pushing Daisies, Eli Stone and Dirty Sexy Money, and that all three series will come to an end when ...

America's Next Top Model8 pm/ET CW The 11th cycle comes to a close with the final three models, Analeigh, McKey and Samantha, vying for the Top Model title. Read on for previews of Bones, Criminal Minds, CSI: NY and Dirty Sexy Money.

CSI: NY10 pm/ET CBS Call it "Indiana Jones and the Club of Doom." An Indy-like archaeologist is gunned down outside of a revered adventure club after he tells an eager group that he believes he dug up an artifact that unlocks the solution to one of New York City's oldest murder mysteries. Read on for previews of Pushing Daisies, The New Adventures of Old Christine, Lipstick Jungle and Dirty Sexy Money.

Senior editors Matt Webb Mitovich and Mickey O'Connor answer your burning questions. Be sure to direct any new seekage of spoilers to megascoop@tvguide.com. I have this nagging feeling that Lost from here on will focus on the Oceanic 6, at the expense of the people - my Sawyer included! - left on the island. Please tell me I'm wrong. - LaurenMatt: I take great pleasure in telling you that you are wrong. I then laugh derisively in your general direction. Have no fear, Lauren, the left-behinders will get plenty of air time. In fact, a (probably well-tanned) setsider tells me that Elizabeth Mitchell, for one, has never had more to do and as such is busier than a one-armed paperhanger. But is she getting busy with Your Sawyer? That's the question. After "The Kiss," can we expect a House-Cuddy romance to bloom? - MandyMickey: As I learned the hard way one hot summer night in July 1987, a kiss does not necessarily equal a relationship. Then ask yourself ...

As evidenced by the season opener, Peter Krause says Dirty Sexy Money will "live up to the title this season more so than last." Though ABC was concerned about the characters being nice and likeable, he argues, "You can't make a high-stakes primetime soap with people getting stabbed in the back." In a new TVGuide.com video, Krause goes on to ponder Letitia Darling's arrest ("Nick is more suspicious of someone else"), the prospect of Nick defending his own father's killer (at the 2:25 mark), and the possibility that Simon has a hand in this latest wrinkle (3:00). As for things being "OK" with his alter ego's marriage, Krause counters that Nick and Lisa "are on pretty shaky ground" (3:25), adding that Karen (and her considerable charms) might not be the only female interloper to worry about! Watch the Krause video here.
Lipstick Jungle 10 pm/ET NBC It didn't take long for things to heat up again between Nico and Kirby. But while Nico is enjoying her guilt-free romance, Kirby's plan to take it public isn't exactly welcome news. And things only get worse when she begins clashing with her company's new CEO (guest star James Lesure). Elsewhere, Victory finds out she isn't the only one with relationship baggage when Rodrigo tells her something surprising about himself, and Wendy's home life turns tumultuous once again after she becomes consumed by the John Lennon movie project. — Brie Hearn For full episodes of Lipstick Jungle, visit our Online Video Guide. Read on for details on tonight's Dirty Sexy Money, Project Runway and more!

I'd love it if you could give a "hint" as to whom on Wisteria Lane Desperate Housewives' Dave Williams has a vendetta against? - Barbara Matt: Hint, coincidence or sloppy character-naming? You decide. George-the-nutty-pharmacist's last name was Williams. I need scoop about what is going on with Cameron on Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles and Sookie on True Blood. - Sarah Matt: Tackling Terminator first, are you ready for some girl-on-girl action? Because the Oct. 20 episode finds Cameron slugging it out with another fierce fembot - all within the confines of an elevator. I need a cigarette already.Mickey: I'm going to give you a non-spoiler spoiler about True Blood. I accidentally found out who the serial killer is the other day, and it kind of broke my heart. (Hint: It's one of the "good" guys.) Have anything juicy on Gossip Girl?  - KateMickey: Remember how Nate and his mom helped The Captain escape prosecution? Well, I'm hearing that Mr. Archibald (Sam Robards) will reward their loyalty by… double-crossing them! Which is pretty crummy considering Nate almost became a manwhore to fix the family's money problems. Thanks, Dad!

ABC is ready to pay out some more Dirty Sexy Money tonight, and in this video Blair Underwood previews what's ahead for game-player/all-around-player Simon Elder. Blair says that the "I Love You" Simon unleashes in the premiere is part of a "mysterious but obvious agenda," adding that Elder's "strategy is sometimes reverse psychology."Underwood also weighs in on Simon's prospects for finding real love (at the 1:40 mark), as well as the slick one's Achilles heel (2:15). He then maintains he's a one-show actor this TV season, but says he would love to pay Old Christine (3;10) a return visit. — Matt MitovichAlso watch these Dirty Sexy video Q&As with Seth Gabel, Billy Baldwin, Peter Krause, Candis Cayne, Laura Margolis, Glenn Fitzgerald, Natalie Zea, Zoe McClellan and Donald Sutherland.Related:• Dirty Sexy Twin Seth Gabel Is Ready to Go Solo
Jeremy Darling already was a rather reckless lad but with his twin sister MIA thats one less check-and-balance for his bad-boy leanings Seth Gabel gave us a look at the nastier and naughtier Dirty Sexy Money airing Wednesday on ABC at 10 pmET Plus Whats it like having the coolest wife ever in Bryce Dallas Howard Matt MitovichTVGuidecom Theres a lot happening in the DSM premiereSeth Gabel Yeah Theres a lot going on They revamped everything and the first episode is definitely the coalescence of all those ideasTVGuidecom And its done in such a way that its easily accessible for a new viewerGabel Definitely A lot happened last season but we werent really building to an apex or any kind of climax Now everything starts over and gives everyone an opportunity to take a whole new ride with usTVGuidecom Jeremy still has feelings for Nicks wife obviouslyGabel Ive sort of been stalking her so Lisa knows that Im into her and shes a bit put off

Look out Tyra: Your transgender Top Model contestant isn't the only one who'll be getting audiences talking this fall. Nine months ago, Dirty Sexy Money left viewers with a cliffhanger of a season-ender when Carmelita (Candis Cayne) was kidnapped, despite the efforts of her lover — Billy Baldwin's would-be Senator Patrick Darling — to keep her safe. As the first transgender actress to score a recurring role on network TV, Cayne blazed a new trail on and off camera, with both a big presence and a troubling on-screen disappearance, which leaves questions surrounding her capture and her relationship with the senatorial hopeful.Now on the cusp of the series' return to ABC October 1, Matthew Gross, an executive producer on the show, gave TVGuide.com some insights into Carmelita's unique role and why she's become a fan favorite. He also assuaged our fears that she might have vanished forever — all in an L.A. absinthe den, no less, while celebrating the show's Season 1 DVD r...
Greg Berlanti has three shows on the air, but he's already planning a television Return.The brains behind Brothers & Sisters, Dirty Sexy Money and Eli Stone is adding a fourth show to his extensive resume with The Return, a sci-fi project in development with ABC, according to Variety.Berlanti is collaborating with sci-fi connoisseur Rene Echevarria (Star Trek, The 4400) on the series, which will examine the impact of an alien landing on the world.The Return will be Berlanti's first stab at science fiction. — Joyce Eng

Dave Koz, you need a better agent. Kenny G, he of the lush curls and even lusher sax playing, will guest-star and perform on ABC's Dirty Sexy Money. I'm still working on nailing down the exact context — I mean, don't millions earn you the right to avoid Kenny G music?! — but as of now the G-man is slated to appear in this season's second episode, which is tentatively scheduled to air Oct. 8. — Matt MitovichLooking for scoop? E-mail Matt and Mickey at megascoop@tvguide.com. The Mega Buzz column answers your questions every Wednesday.

Now playing in this week's Mitovich Mega Minute vodcast:• An exclusive (if somewhat maddening!) report on One Tree Hill's latest "time jump" — and what it has to do with Lucas' marriage proposal.• Dirty Sexy Money's most controversial story heats up!• A status report on the possible return of two 24 favorites.Enjoy! — Matt Mitovich
Cashmere Mafia may have bit the dust, but ABC really wanted to keep Lucy Liu in the family. So at Thursday's Dirty Sexy Money panel at the fall TV press tour, after months of rumblings, it was officially announced that Liu is joining the ever-growing cast of the Darling family drama.Though details about her character, Nola Lyons, are scant few (we know she'll play an attorney that tangles with Peter Krause's Nick George), Liu will be a series regular. The actress confessed to being a fan of the show since seeing the pilot episode. "It was kismet; it just worked out," Liu said, who sat next to Krause on the panel and exchanged cute little whispers and giggles with him throughout the session. "I feel like we've been caught passing notes," she said.In a session that included many mentions of the words dirty, sexy, and money, Liu was asked how it felt to turn 40 this year and still be considered sexy. Without missing a beat, she quipped: "Oh, great, now I'm fired." — Mickey O'Connor

Dirty Sexy Money is changing hands. After four months at the helm, Daniel Cerone has stepped down as executive producer and show runner, says the Reporter. Replacing him is Jon Feldman, the creator of ABC's short-lived Big Shots.DSM, which was to set to stay in production until a July hiatus, instead will power down until after that planned break, to give Feldman time to catch up. Dirty Sexy, buzz has it, is expected to get dirtier and sexier in its second season. — Matt Mitovich

Question: Dirty Sexy Money dirt please?Answer: Would you believe Simon Elder has a son? Well, believe it. The demon’s spawn, who we’ll meet early next season, is 17 and is not a big fan of pop’s new girlfriend.
Now playing in the new Mitovich Mega Minute:• How Bones plans to fill Zack's place in the lab.• What to watch for when Men in Trees resurfaces on Wednesday.• Which Knots Landing vet is getting Dirty Sexy this fall?Enjoy — and let me know, eyeglasses or without?