Smash has added another belter to its ranks.
TVLine has confirmed that Hairspray starlet Nikki Blonsky will recur in Season 2 of the NBC musical, which bows in at midseason.
Details surround the Golden Globe nominee’s casting — which was first revealed via Twitter by Smash co-star Wesley Taylor — are being kept under wraps for now.
Among those joining Blonsky for the series’ star-studded sophomore run are Jesse L. Martin (Law & Order), Sean Hayes (Will & Grace) and Jennifer Hudson (Dreamgirls).
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Wes Brown = Wesley Taylor
Smash’s casting department has been fantastic so far this year. I’m just hoping that the writers will actually be able to serve all of them quality material unlike last season.
I agree. Although I’m really apprehensive if the things I liked about the show will still be present and not muddled down by too many people. Although they ended up doing a good job at using a big name like Uma Thurman as a true character, albeit an annoying one.
While it appears that you’re sticking to filmed entertainment for your credentials, not worth mentioning that prior to Law & Order Jesse L. Martin was the original Tom Collins in the Broadway cast of rent? Gives him some pretty strong cred for the show.
The first season didn’t quite live up to its initial promise, but I still found it entertaining. Looks like they are pulling out all the stops to keep this show on the road!
TV Line already posted an article about Jesse L. Martin being on Smash, which mentioned him originating Tom Collins. They don’t have to mention it again in passing in this article.
Yes!!! I love her!
GIRLS! HELLZ YEAH! I’m really happy to see Christopher Abbott (Charlie) in the promo. I was super disappointed when they didn’t decide to make him a regular.
Nikki Blonksy is a perfect casting choice for SMASH. She’s beautiful and talented and could definitely hold her own against the other cast members.
Jim Gaffigan ‘s first show was called “welcome to New York” is that a typo? Or getting back at CBS for canceling it. ;)
Good! I’m glad she is getting more work. I thought the show she was on for ABC Family – Huge – was highly underrated.
Nikki Blonski?! Head exploding…this is great news. It’s time the world got to see her sing again!