News > Guest Stars Check In To 'Grey's'
August 23, 2006
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Abigail Breslin, who is onscreen in Fox Searchlight Pictures' critically acclaimed film "Little Miss Sunshine," is set to guest star in an upcoming episode of ABC's "Grey's Anatomy."
In addition, Fred Ward has signed on for a guest-star role on the Touchstone Television medical drama, marking the veteran actor's first guest-starring stint on a TV series.
Ten-year-old Breslin will appear in an episode titled "Sometimes a Fantasy" that has not yet been given an airdate but is the third episode to have been shot for the show's third season, which premieres at 9 p.m. Sept. 21. Ward will make his appearance on one of the first five episodes of the season. No details were provided about their characters.
Other previously announced guest stars include Diahann Carroll and Chris O'Donnell, who will return in his role as veterinarian Finn Dandridge. "Grey's" stars Ellen Pompeo, Patrick Dempsey, James Pickens Jr., T.R. Knight, Sandra Oh, Katherine Heigl, Chandra Wilson, Isaiah Washington, Justin Chambers, Kate Walsh and Sara Ramirez.
"Grey's" is up for multiple Primetime Emmy Awards, including best drama series, when the awards are handed out Sunday night. Shonda Rhimes is creator and executive producer, while Mark Gordon, Betsy Beers, Peter Horton and Krista Vernoff are executive producers.
Breslin's film credits also include "Signs," "Raising Helen" and "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement" as well as the upcoming "Air Buddies," "The Ultimate Gift" and "No Reservations." On the TV side, she has appeared in episodes of NBC's "Law & Order: SVU" and CBS' "NCIS" and "Ghost Whisperer."
Breslin is repped by Coast to Coast Talent.
Ward's numerous film credits include "Sweet Home Alabama," "Enough," "Chain Reaction," "Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult," "The Player," "Tremors," "Miami Blues," "Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins," "The Right Stuff," "Uncommon Valor" and "Escape From Alcatraz." His upcoming projects include the feature "Feast of Love."
Ward is repped by Innovative Artists, Levine Wilkins Entertainment and attorney Michael Sherman.
