From TVLine:

Scandal Exclusive: Katie Lowes’ Husband Cast in ‘Surreal’ Role, as Quinn’s [Spoiler]

Art will kinda sorta (but hopefully not too much!) imitate life when Scandal cast member Katie Lowes‘ actor-husband shows up on ABC’s buzzy sophomore drama as a very important man from Quinn’s past.

Adam Shapiro, whose TV credits include Grey’s Anatomy‘s gunman-in-the-hospital two-parter and a recurring role on NBC’s new White House comedy 1600 Penn, will guest-star in at least one episode of Scandal as Lindsay Dwyer’s doomed boyfriend Jesse.

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As Scandalistas know, Jesse was among the several Cytron employees killed years ago by the bomb that Lindsay was accused of mailing. As such, expect to see Shapiro in flashbacks that shed light on the couple’s happier times and the fateful frame job that robbed Lindsay of love but gave “Quinn Perkins” a second chance at life.

“Working with Adam was totally surreal and wonderful!” Lowes tells TVLine of the wink-wink casting. “We’ve done tons of theatre together over the years, but never anything like this. Plus, he might be the biggest Scandal fan ever himself, so he was jumping around like a five-year-old when he booked the part.”

Hopefully (though improbably), the marrieds’ loved ones will somehow never lay eyes on this TVLine story. “We are keeping it a secret from our families who all watch the show religiously,” she says, “so when Adam first pops up on-screen as Quinn’s boyfriend, our mothers are going to freak out!”

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Scandal resumes Season 2 next Thursday, Jan. 10, with Episode 10; Shapiro debuts in Episode 12.

Check out Adam in this trailer:

Final 90-minute Performance Show Will Air on Monday, December 17 (8-9:30 p.m. ET) Followed by Sneak Preview of New Comedy Series “1600 Penn” (9:30-10 p.m. ET)

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – November 9, 2012 – NBC’s “The Voice” will decisively declare a winner when the intense vocal competition series concludes its third season with a live two-hour finale on Tuesday, December 18 (9-11 p.m. ET). The finale also will be preceded with a live, 90-minute final performance episode of “The Voice” on Monday, December 17 (8-9:30 p.m.ET) — which will be followed by a sneak preview of NBC’s new comedy series “1600 Penn” (9:30-10 p.m. ET).

“1600 Penn” stars Bill Pullman (“Independence Day”), Jenna Elfman (“Dharma and Greg”) and Josh Gad (Broadway’s “The Book of Mormon”) – and concerns a typical American family who just happen to live in the White House.

The series will premiere in its regular day and time on Thursday, January 10 (9:30-10 p.m. ET). (more…)

Adam joined the incredible cast of Bryce Dallas Howard’s new short film for the 2nd installment of the Lifetime film series “FIVE 2″.  Howard’s film stars Brittany Snow, Jason Ritter, and Octavia Spencer.
More info from the Hollywood Reporter:

Like its first breast cancer-themed installment, Five will feature five short films featuring A-list talent both in front and behind the camera. The sequel will address mental illness.

Jennifer Aniston, Marta Kauffman, Kristin Hahn, Kevin Chioyand Francesca Silvestri will return to executive produce Five 2, which will again be produced by Sony Pictures Television, Echo Films and Freestyle Picture Co.

The first installment starred Patricia Clarkson, Ginnifer Goodwin, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Josh Holloway and Jennifer Morrison, among others, with directors including Patty Jenkins, Aniston, Alicia Keys and Demi Moore.

Adam is filming a guest star on ABC’s sexy new drama Mistresses that will air midseason!
Check out the trailer to the show below:

Adam plays white house reporter “Ira” on the new NBC series 1600 Penn!

From Huffington Post:

NBC has added two new shows to its 2012-2013 slate. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the White House comedy “1600 Penn” has gotten a series order of 13 episodes.

The series was created by and co-stars “Book Of Mormon” Broadway star Josh Gad and stars Bill Pullman as the POTUS and Jenna Elfman as the First Lady and stepmother to the president’s children. The Peacock network is getting a lot of “Book Of Mormon” talent: Andrew Rannells, the lead in the play, is starring in Ryan Murphy’s “The New Normal,” which was also just picked up.

The brains behind “1600 Penn” also include former Obama speechwriter Jon Lovett and “Modern Family” director Jason Winer. EW has confirmed the pickup.

Additionally, the network has ordered 13 episodes of “Animal Practice,” a comedy revolving around a veterinarian (played by “Weeds” star Justin Kirk) who loves animals, but hates their owners.

“1600 Penn” and “Animal Practice” have been added to NBC’s already intriguing list of new shows including comedies “The New Normal,” “Save Me” and “Go On,” as well as the J.J. Abrams/Eric Kripke drama following a family as they attempt to reunite in a post-apocalyptic world.