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  • ‘This Is Us’ Adds ‘ER’ Alum Goran Višnjić for Beth Backstory Arc

    ‘This Is Us’ Adds ‘ER’ Alum Goran Višnjić for Beth Backstory Arc

    NBC

    Season three of NBC tearjerker “This Is Us” is finally set to provide viewers with some more clues about Beth Pearson (Susan Kelechi Watson), with an entire episode devoted to the character set to debut later this season. And it’s clearly aiming to be awesome, based on its recent guest casting.

    The latest actor set to appear in the installment is Goran Višnjić, a TV vet known for roles on celebrated series including “ER” and “Timeless.” Višnjić is set to play a character named Vincent, described as a teacher of Beth’s.

    In true “This Is Us” fashion, though, it’s not entirely clear what — or when — that means. Is he a school teacher of the family matriarch, seen in flashbacks when Beth is a girl? Does he pop up in the present? Or does he have something to do with the future, and that scene featuring a grim-looking Beth at a dance studio, about to go visit “her” — a.k.a. Rebecca (Mandy Moore).

    Višnjić’s role is set to be recurring, suggesting he’ll be involved in the present/future timelines. Fans will just have to tune in to find out what happens.

    The other big guest star who will pop up in Beth’s backstory episode is Phylicia Rashad, who will play Beth’s mother, Carol. We can’t wait to see these two formidable actresses sizzle on the small screen together.

    “This Is Us” returns for its midseason premiere tonight, Tuesday, January 15 on NBC.

    [via: Entertainment Weekly]

  • ‘This Is Us’ Adds Phylicia Rashad as Beth’s Mom

    ‘This Is Us’ Adds Phylicia Rashad as Beth’s Mom

    Warner Bros.

    “This Is Us” is continuing its trend of casting excellent guest stars, with Phylicia Rashad next set to join the family drama.

    Entertainment Weekly has the scoop that Rashad will be appearing during an upcoming episode in the second half of season three, playing Carol, the mother of Beth (Susan Kelechi Watson). The actress’s role will be a pivotal part of the much-hyped episode filling in some more of Beth’s backstory, which will also dovetail with some current timeline stories (and perhaps more of those flash-forwards, too).

    It’s unclear if Rashad will pop up in any additional episodes, but the TV legend’s presence is exciting no matter how prolonged. And in a delightful coincidence, her casting is just the latest example of “This Is Us” dipping into the Beloved TV Moms well to fill out its guest ensemble.

    Rashad — who famously portrayed Clair Huxtable on “The Cosby Show” — follows appearances by Katey Sagal (“Married… With Children,” “Eight Simple Rules”) in season one, Debra Jo Rupp (“That ’70s Show”) in season two, and Jane Kaczmarek (“Malcolm in the Middle”) earlier this season. (Our fingers are still crossed for “Family Matters” star Jo Marie Payton.)

    “This Is Us” returns from its midseason hiatus on January 15.

    [via: Entertainment Weekly]