Monday, November 30, 2020

Casting News - Ellie Bamber, Cailee Spaeny and Erin Kellyman to Co-Star on Disney+'s 'Willow'; Plus 2 More Updates!

Casting News - November 30, 2020

ABC's American Housewife; CBS' All Rise; and Disney+'s Willow.






CBS' ALL RISE
  • Anne Heche has been cast in a recurring role on the drama's second season. She previously starred for two seasons in ABC's Men in Trees and three seasons in HBO's Hung. She has also recurred on NBC's Chicago P.D. She recently competed on the 29th season of ABC's Dancing With the Stars - finishing in 13th place.
  • She will play Corrine Cuthbert, an infamous trial attorney who often is called upon by police unions to defend officers accused of violent crimes. She is wicked smart, using humor as a distraction while she verbally destroys anyone who gets in her way.
DISNEY+'s WILLOW
  • Ellie Bamber, Cailee Spaeny and Erin Kellyman will co-star on the upcoming drama starring Warwick Davis. Bamber and Kellyman previously starred together in the BBC One limited series Les Misérables. Bamber also starred in the BBC One drama The Trial of Christine Keeler. Spaeny starred in the FX on Hulu limited series Devs. Kellyman also starred in the BBC One drama Life.
  • Bamber will play Dove, an unassuming kitchen maid who proves she is the "chosen one" as she embarks on the journey.
  • Spaeny will play Kit, a princess whose twin brother was abducted. She is destined to be a leader and ultimately the queen.
  • Kelleyman will play Jade, a servant who is Kit's best friend and moral compass. She is on her way to becoming the best young warrior in the kingdom.
ABC's AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE
  • Jake Choi has booked a recurring role on the comedy's fifth season. He previously starred for two seasons in ABC's Single Parents.
  • He will play J.D., a recent divorcee and aspiring father who becomes fast friends with Katie (Katy Mixon) and Tami (Holly Robinson Peete).