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News for 11/15/2006


Devine Intervention for ABC's Prophet Pilot

'Eli Stone' lands 'Grey's' player, Douglas swims with 'Shark'


LOS ANGELES -- Loretta Devine, seen occasionally on "Grey's Anatomy" as the Chief's estranged wife, is angling for a more regular gig on ABC.

The "Waiting to Exhale" star has signed on to the network's pilot "Eli Stone," where she'll star opposite Jonny Lee Miller ("Smith"). It would be her first regular TV work since "Boston Public" ended a couple seasons back.

In other casting news, Illeana Douglas ("Action") will take a recurring role on CBS' freshman drama "Shark," according to The Hollywood Reporter.

"Eli Stone," which was co-created by Greg Berlanti ("Everwood," "Brothers & Sisters") and his "Jack & Bobby" colleague Marc Guggenheim, is about a lawyer (Miller) who starts to believe he's a prophet. Devine will play his no-nonsense assistant.

She has appeared on "Grey's Anatomy" four times as surgical chief Richard Webber's (James Pickens Jr.) wife, Adele. She's also appeared in Lifetime's Fantasia Barrino biopic, "The PJs" and in guest roles on "Supernatural" and "Girlfriends."

Her movie credits include the upcoming "Dreamgirls" (she starred in the show's original Broadway incarnation), "Woman Thou Art Loosed," "Crash" and "The Preacher's Wife."

Douglas, meanwhile, will play a tough defense attorney who squares off with Sebastian Stark (James Woods) on "Shark." There's no word on how many episodes she's agreed to do.

In addition to "Action," Douglas' credits include "To Die For," the upcoming "Factory Girl," "Ghost World" and guest appearances on "Six Feet Under" and "Law & Order: SVU."



News for 2/15/2004


Faison, Devine Figure in 'Ransom' Plot

By Borys Kit


LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - "Scrubs" star Donald Faison and Loretta Devine ("Boston Public") have joined the cast of "King's Ransom," a comedy headlined by Anthony Anderson.

The New Line movie is about a rich, cocky and despised businessman (Anderson) who realizes that he might lose half his wealth to the obnoxious wife he's trying to divorce. He decides to arrange his own kidnapping in order to wipe himself out and claim poverty, but he discovers that several other parties have plans to kidnap and ransom him as well.

Faison's character works for the businessman. Devine will play the role of the businessman's secretary.

In addition to his work on NBC's hit sitcom "Scrubs," Faison's credits include "Clueless," "Big Fat Liar" and "Remember the Titans." Devine is best known for her weekly work on Fox's "Boston Public," and will appear in the upcoming "Crash."