Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Casting News - Brian Van Holt to Captain 'Ascension'; Brandon Barash to Guest on 'Navy St.'; Plus 1 More Update!

Casting News - June 4, 2014

DirecTV's Navy St. and Syfy's The Almighty Johnsons & Ascension.






SYFY's ASCENSION
  • Cougar Town star Brian Van Holt has landed a starring role on the upcoming limited series. He will play William Denniger, the ship's captain who is a natural leader, a military man and politician who also has a tortured marriage with Viondra (Tricia Helfer).
DIRECTV's NAVY ST.
  • Brandon Barash (General Hospital) has booked a guest spot on the new drama series. He will play Eric, a condescending Los Angeles charlatan who becomes enraged when Lisa (Kiele Sanchez) rejects his advances.
SYFY's THE ALMIGHTY JOHNSONS
  • Syfy will premiere Season 1 of the acquired New Zealand dramedy on Friday, July 11 at 10/9c. The first season consists of 10 episodes.