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The Daily Roundup

Deadline

Netflix Adds 10 To Cast Of Eugene Ashe Romance ‘Don’t Ever Wonder’ Starring Nia Long & Larenz Tate

The newcomers are Blair Underwood (Longlegs), Laz Alonso (The Boys), Susan Kelechi Watson (This Is Us), Pauletta Washington (Reasonable Doubt), Dennis Haysbert (Flamin’ Hot), Chante Adams (A Journal for Jordan), Algee Smith (Euphoria), Grasie Mercedes (Grand Crew), Navia Robinson (Raven’s Home) and Yolonda Ross (The Chi).

The Hollywood Reporter

Amanda Seyfried To Star In ‘Skinny Dip’ TV Adaptation In The Works At Prime Video

The dramedy based on Carl Hiaasen’s novel is from Warner Bros. TV, writers Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis and EP Bill Lawrence.

Variety

‘Assassin’s Creed’ Netflix Series Casts ‘Say Nothing’ Star Lola Petticrew

Lola Petticrew is the latest addition to the cast of Netflix‘s live-action Assassin’s Creed series. Petticrew will star alongside previously announced cast member Toby Wallace.

TV Line

Casting News: Jamie-Lynn Sigler Scrubs Into 'Grey's', Hugh Laurie 'Digs' Amy Poehler On Peacock, And More

The actress, who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at age 20, will guest-star in the medical drama’s Jan. 15 episode (ABC, 10/9c) as a urologist living with MS.