McKayla Maroney To Guest Star On 'Hart Of Dixie' And More Casting News

McKayla Maroney To Guest On 'Hart Of Dixie'
U.S. silver medallist gymnast McKayla Maroney gestures during the podium ceremony for the artistic gymnastics women's vault finals at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
U.S. silver medallist gymnast McKayla Maroney gestures during the podium ceremony for the artistic gymnastics women's vault finals at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Apparently it pays to be an Olympian, especially if you're a fan of The CW. Shortly after it was announced that Gabby Douglas would drop by "The Vampire Diaries" for a guest role, her Fierce Five teammate McKayla Maroney scored a spot on Season 2 of "Hart of Dixie," Warner Bros. announced Tuesday.

Maroney will guest star as Tonya, a friend of Rose’s (played by recurring guest star McKaley Miller), who comes to Rose’s defense. The CW is investing heavily in this year's gold medalists -- Ryan Lochte is also slated to appear as himself in an upcoming episode of "90210."

In other casting news ...

An "X-Files" alum joins "Once Upon A Time." Annabeth Gish will play Anita, the charismatic leader of a pack of humans who turn out to be wolves like Ruby/Red Riding Hood, in the seventh episode of Season 2. [EW]

Bernadette Peters to encore on "Smash." The Broadway veteran will return as Ivy's (Megan Hilty) overbearing mother midway through the new season. [Vulture]

"2 Broke Girls" star visits "Psych." Brooke Lyons will guest on the USA show as an actress in an ill-fated musical. [Deadline]

Gabby Douglas, "The Vampire Diaries"

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