What does she know about the role?  “They told me that Natalie is eccentric, spiritual and a little bit out-there. She takes [Daniel] on a wild night around Manhattan to break him out of his shell. And he ends up depending on her enough that he makes her his assistant. They also told me that, throughout whatever’s going to happen, her intentions are always pure. She has no [ill will], though at times it may seem so.”

So, I was wrong.  She won’t be “the bad guy”, but she may lead Daniel down the wrong path, I think.

Also, about that new haircut:  “The look, as we go on, is going to change. She’s going to have a bit of a transformation, not a big makeover, when she starts working at Mode, because I think she realizes what kind of place it is and what it stands for and maybe her look won’t necessarily fit in that well. So she does some adjustments to her look”, she says.

Of course, Sigler hasn’t proven me wrong enough yet, so how about this one, about a Natalie/Daniel relationship?  What does Sigler say?  

“No. They told me that from the beginning. This is not going to be a typical love interest role. Being a fan of the show, I don’t think it would be right so close to Molly’s death for him to meet a woman in a bereavement group and start dating her. All they told me was the plotline for the first episode and where it could go, which I think is more fun when you’re playing a character on episodic television. You can’t anticipate too much.”

(So, Maybe there’s something the writers aren’t telling Sigler :) )

Jamie Lynn also says that Bennett (from the Community of the Phoenix) will actually start hanging out at Mode.  She also confirms that Natalie has a five-episode arc (tonight is the third).

This is a great interview, and there’s more.  Go check it out, and come back and tell us what you think!

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Matt Newton, brother to Ugly Betty’s Becki Newton, will appear on Ugly Betty in a very interesting context.  According to TV Guide’s Mega Buzz (BIG hat tip to Sir Lizard):

What happened to Cliff? I liked him and Marc together on Ugly Betty. — Max
MICKEY: "Cliff" (David Blue) has been cast as Stargate: Universe’s tech whiz, and sources tell me he won’t be returning to Betty’s universe any time soon. Marc (Michael Urie), meanwhile, will remain single for now, but he’ll also mingle on the show’s upcoming Bahamas episode, during which he’ll hook up with a hottie played by newcomer Matt Newton, brother to Becki, aka Amanda, aka Michael/Marc’s bestie.

First off, let me say I’m very happy that David Blue is on another show.  He really seems to fit the whole “tech whiz” typecast, doesn’t he?  Isn’t that what he played on Moonlight?

As for Newton, how cool is that?  I wonder if this will be a one-episode thing, or if we’ll see more of Matt?

Newton is a relative newcomer, although he’s appeared in Comedy Central’s cult classic Strangers With Candy, along with quite a few other roles, from Gilmore Girls to Undressed.

There have been hints that Marc would have a new relationship; we don’t know if Matt Newton’s character is going to be that relationship, but I don’t see why not – that seems like a great idea.  The show already has a “family” atmosphere; why not make it official?

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According to TV Guide, Shakira will play herself.

Silvio Horta says the Colombian pop star happens to be in the Bahamas at the same time as the Mode crew and plays a pivotal role in helping save the day after things go awry.

And, it looks like Justin, will be in the Bahamas, too! "Justin’s the one who knows [Shakira's] alias," Horta reveals.  (That’s hilarious!)

Brinkley will actually have an acting part, playing Penelope Graybridge, the editor of a competing fashion magazine. Her character’s will not be going to the Bahamas, she’ll be based solely in New York.

TV Guide says the cast and crew are headed to the Bahamas to film the episode, which will air during November sweeps.  I’ll be watching for tweets.

Let me be one of the first to guess that Shakira’s pivotal role will be agreeing on the spot to do the photo shoot after something happens to the original model(s).  We’ll see.

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Much-acclaimed Redgrave will appear as Olivia, a jewelry designer whom Betty meets while Betty is working on a story as Mode’s new features editor.

Olivia, Redgrave’s eccentric character, designs beautiful ornaments that look like bugs. As she shares her story, Olivia inspires Betty to come out of her own cocoon and blossom in her appearance. 

It looks like Redgrave’s Olivia is going to be the catalyst for Betty’s transformation into a more fashionable woman.  I was wondering how they were going to handle this, considering the fact that Betty’s been happily oblivious all these years.

With Redgrave involved, I’m pretty sure it’ll be dramatic, inspiring, and intellectually satisfying (let’s face it – I would have loved for someone crazy like Heinrich to be the trigger for Betty’s change, but that would have just been silly and unbelievable).

However, as we know from the set pics, Betty’s braces will stay, at least in the short term.

Ms Redgrave is a real coup for the show, which has been on a real casting roll lately (Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Kristen Johnson, Yaya Dacosta (playing the new Nico) and The New Adventures of Old Christine’s Hamish Linklater, amongst a strong cast of regulars and one-shot guests).

Excitement is building for the Ugly Betty season premiere October 9th.  I, for one, can’t wait!

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Head Case is a comedy television show starring Alexandra Wentworth as, Dr. Elizabeth Goode, a Los Angeles psychologist who treats celebrities, though she has issues of her own.

From some of the other clips I’ve seen on YouTube, this is funny stuff.  Steve Landesberg is in it – that’s enough for me!  And the list of celebrities who line up for Dr Goode’s therapy in season three is impressive:  Jerry Seinfeld, Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, SNL alum Kevin Nealon, “Survivor” host Jeff Probst and Playboy’s Hugh Hefner with one time girlfriend Bridget Marquardt.

Almost makes me want to add Starz back to my cable lineup :)

As for Macchio, it’s interesting, nobody on Ugly Betty has really talked about Archie’s age.  Is Macchio playing a character much younger than he is in real life?  Hilda is supposedly in her early 30’s – if Archie is Macchio’s age, he’s 47.  Not that the show hasn’t had its share of May-December romances.  But, it’s just funny that the writers have used Macchio’s boyish appearance to their advantage.  Hilda and Archie look like they belong together, and we never really think if there is an age difference between the two.

Anyway, I can’t wait to see what the writers do with Archie in season four!

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Brooklyn Decker, the 22 year old model and wife of tennis star Andy Roddick is going to have an appearance on an upcoming episode of Ugly Betty.

According to Page Six, the beauty just signed to play Betty’s co-worker, Lexie, We have no further info on the role at this point.

This past Wednesday, Brookyln tweeted, “Working on an amazing set!! Can’t tell you guys what it is… Just yet. But I can tell you.. I’m loving it and can’t wait to spill the beans!”

Then, today, Brooklyn added:  “Secret’s out! Im shooting a guest role for UGLY BETTY! Can’t give any details. But this is so unreal.. I’m beyond excited!”

I have a feeling that, at least for a few episodes, Ugly Betty will be doing better in the male 18-54 demographic.  :)

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According to the Guide, she’s going to play herself in an episode entitled, “In The Stars”.  (No word on the episode number, but it has to be 22, 22, or 23).  In this episode, Betty, Marc and Matt oversee a photo shoot for a YETI assignment that turns into an impromptu wedding.

As a spoiler aside, it would be both sappy and quite touching if the impromptu wedding was between Daniel and Molly.  Even if she’s going to die, the gesture would represent a huge step in Daniel’s maturity.

But, I’m just speculating.  For all we know, the impromptu wedding could be Adele’s.  Or anyone else’s for that matter.

I can tell you this: I tried to watch the Grammys this year, but the show was awful.  The only part I liked was Adele.  (OK, Alison Krauss and Robert Plant were pretty cool, too).

But, I’m going to love this guest appearance.  I wonder if there will be any more this sweeps season?

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He told the New York Daily News, “You never know with these things. I’ve always been a fan of the show. It’s one I can watch with my family, my kids. There’s a shortage of shows you can watch like that which are smart.”

He adds, about the next few episodes, of Ugly Betty, “These episodes coming up are really a focal point for the Hilda character. There will be some good juicy stuff out of that.”

Macchio, who will forever be known as “The Karate Kid” star, lives in Long Island with his wife and two teeneage children (ouch!). He was born and raised in the area, so the Ugly Betty role appealed to him.

Plus, he’s discovered how easy it is to work with the Ugly Betty cast and crew. “This [role] sort of fell in my lap,” he said. “It sort of has reinspired and relit the fire of what I do well. The cast makes you feel like you fit. You have the freedom to fly and not carry all that extra burden.”

More after the jump!

He also told TV Guide, “Archie and Hilda are heating up.” About the two characters, he says, He’s very structured and by the book. And she’s very knee-jerk and passion first, think later. That dynamic does play into these episodes, but in a good way. With both of the characters you begin to see flaws that work together like puzzle pieces. It’s really endearing, charming and very funny with where it goes and how they figure out a way to hit it off.”

And this is gratifying, for me and all the other fans who screamed “Bring Back Archie!” :

“There has been a decent amount of feedback of people wanting to see more of these two characters and where it can go,” says Macchio. “I think the folks that were waiting for me to come back through the door will be pleased. You never know with these shows. It starts out with an episode or two, and they call you back and want you to do a run for a character.”

He also adds, “Funny thing is, I’ve never taken my kids to an audition, but I took my son — he’s 13 — to this one because I was in the city at the time. I got the part, so now he wants 10 percent of anything I get,” the actor laughed. “And he always rushes to the last page of the script to see if I’m coming back or if I’ve been hit by a bus!”

We agree with his son!

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