Glen Hansard Is Headed To 'Parenthood' And More Casting News

Oscar Winner Heads To 'Parenthood'
This image released by NBC shows Lauren Graham, left, and Jason Ritter in a scene from "Parenthood." Ritter says working with Lauren Graham on NBC's Parenthood is one of the greatest experiences of his life. Ritter was introduced in the first season of Parenthood for a three-episode arc. It was written that he would date Sarah but they would soon break up, but the show's producers and writers were so impressed with Ritter's performance, they kept writing him into episodes. (AP Photo/NBC, Danny Feld)
This image released by NBC shows Lauren Graham, left, and Jason Ritter in a scene from "Parenthood." Ritter says working with Lauren Graham on NBC's Parenthood is one of the greatest experiences of his life. Ritter was introduced in the first season of Parenthood for a three-episode arc. It was written that he would date Sarah but they would soon break up, but the show's producers and writers were so impressed with Ritter's performance, they kept writing him into episodes. (AP Photo/NBC, Danny Feld)

The Luncheonette is getting some serious star power.

According to EW, Glen Hansard -- the Oscar winner who starred in "Once" -- will play himself in an upcoming episode of "Parenthood."

Hansard on the series' Dec. 4 episode titled "Trouble In Candyland," using Adam (Peter Krause) and Crosby's (Dax Shepard) studio to record a few tracks on the NBC drama. He'll sing two songs on the show.

In other casting news...

Aisha Tyler is "Glee"-bound. The "Talk" star will stop by the Fox series as Jake's (Jacob Artist) mother. [TVLine]

R.J. Mitt is on his way to "Vegas." The "Breaking Bad" actor has booked a role on the CBS drama as Russ, Nathan's (Stephen Monroe Taylor) younger brother who heads to Vegas to pursue a life of crime. [THR]

Wayne Brady and Caroline Rhea are headed to "Baby Daddy." Brady will guest star as talk show host Chase Baxter on the ABC Family series, while Rhea will appear on the show's third episode. [TV Guide]

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