Maggie Smith Boards 'Downton Abbey' Season 4 And More Casting News

Maggie Smith's 'Downton Abbey' Future Revealed

Maggie Smith is sticking with "Downton Abbey," at least for Season 4, according to TVLine.

News of Smith's return come after several months of speculation about her involvement in the hit series. In July, "Downton" creator Julian Fellowes told TVLine Smith was still not contracted for the new season. Smith recently picked up a Golden Globe and Emmy for her work on the ITV/Masterpiece series.

Season 3 of "Downton Abbey" is currently airing Sundays, 9 p.m. EST on PBS.

In other casting news ...

Scott Foley will guest star on "Scandal."
Foley's role has yet to be revealed, but look for him to have a major arc toward the end of the season. [TVLine]

"Under the Dome" has its first series regular.
Colin Ford will play Joe, a teen who lives in the small town that gets placed under the dome in the new CBS series based on Stephen King's book. [THR]

"Friday Night Lights" and "Full House" veteran Jurnee Smollett will appear on "Do No Harm." Smollett will appear in three episodes of the NBC drama as Phylicia Rashad's character's daughter. [TVLine]

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