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Tuesday September 9, 2008 4:00 pm

Casting Corner: The Simpsons, Lost, My Name is Earl and More

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Here’s a quick look at some of the casting announcements made recently:

The Simpsons: For the 20th season of The Simpsons, young Maggie will undergo an interesting transformation. Sixteen years ago, the binky-sucker uttered her first word with the help of screen legend Elizabeth Taylor. In an episode to air sometime next year, an adult Maggie will be voiced by a different Oscar winner: Jodie Foster. And word has it, she’ll be saying more than just “Daddy.”

Ugly Betty: Models needing a place to test out their acting skills need look no further than Ugly Betty. For the comedy’s third season, the producers have recruited Adriana Lima for a one-episode stint. The Victoria’s Secret beauty - who starts filming next week - will work closely with Betty Suarez on a cover story for Mode. That’s right. She will actually be involved with an article that has words.

Eli Stone: Move over, George Michael. Another musician is set to take over the Eli Stone set. According to TV Guide, Heidi Klum’s just-as-good-looking other half will be visiting the show’s law offices in an episode to air sometime this fall. And fortunately for Taylor (Natasha Henstridge), Seal will be more than just a figment of his fan’s imagination.

My Name is Earl: Scream star will become the latest person to have a wrong righted on My Name is Earl. Courteney Cox’s wildly dressed hubby play a permanently injured stunt man who was backstabbed by Earl Hickey ten years ago. Now it’s up to Earl to somehow apologize for sleeping with Sweet Johnny’s girlfriend.

Lost: Last month, we told you about several characters coming to Lost. Now, we have a face for one of those names. Zuleikha Robinson - formerly of New Amsterdam and Rome - will star as Ilana, an alluring European woman who is “used to getting her own way.” Although she’s only scheduled as a recurring Season 5 member, the producers may choose to make her a regular in Season 6.

(To get a look at TV Envy’s Fall Programming Schedule, click here.)

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