Fred Goss,
Jerry O'Connell and
Jerry Minor have joined the cast of the ABC comedy pilot "Carpoolers."
It's a return to the Alphabet for Goss, who starred in last season's critically acclaimed but short-lived "Sons and Daughters." The casting marks a switch for O'Connell, who has spent the last few years in the drama world, starring in NBC's "Crossing Jordan."
As for Minor, "Carpoolers" reps the comedian's primetime series debut. The standup most recently appeared in HBO's "Lucky Louie," and he briefly appeared on "Saturday Night Live."
Pilot revolves around a group of four men who carpool to work. Goss plays Gracen, while O'Connell stars as dentist Laird and Minor is aboard as Aubrey. They join previously announced cast members Faith Ford, T.J. Miller and Allison Munn.
Laffer comes from ABC TV Studio and DreamWorks TV. Bruce McCulloch, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank and David Miner are exec producers, while Anthony and Joe Russo are directing.
CW
Casting -- Tim Matheson is headed back to college. "Animal House" alum will guest star in the pilot for "Barnes," the Warner Bros. TV dramedy about crime-solving students. Thesp will play the head of the college.
ABC
Casting -- Laz Alonso ("The Unit") will play Colin in ABC TV Studio sudser "Dirty Sexy Money."
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