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Fox is adding more big-screen star power to new comedy series New Girl, which is toplined by indie darling Zooey Deschanel. In his first major TV role since his breakthrough gig on NBC’s Ed, Justin Long has signed on for a 3-episode arc opposite Deschanel on New Girl. The 20th TV-produced series centers on Jess (Deschanel), an offbeat and adorable girl in her late 20s who, after a bad breakup, moves in with three single guys. Starting with Episode 6, Long will play Paul, a music teacher and Jess’ love interest. The casting stems from Long’s longstanding relationship with New Girl creator/executive producer Liz Meriwether. After his co-starring role on the NBC dramedy Ed, Long switched to features full-time (and those Mac-PC commercials). His only notable TV series appearances since was in an 2006 episode of That ’70s Show, which, like New Girl, aired on Fox.
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FAIL! Men hate Justin Long.
Justin is awesome. I hope this show does well.
Yawn… he hasn’t been good since “ED.”
I thought he was great on Ed. And this seems like a good role for him too.
Not better than the I’m a mac commercials but that kinda lightning is rare.
When I see the tagline for this show in the ubiquitous advertising ( “Adorkable”) then see articles that describe Zooey’s character as “adorable” I feel like thd bad guys are winning.
Men hate Justin Long? I must have not gotten that memo because I don’t hate Justin Long… Sure some of his rom-com’s have been a bit questionable, but he’s a solid actor…
Justin Long is a huge get for this show!!! Can’t wait for New Girl!!!
I forsee a forthcoming deadline announcement that Justin Long has just fired his representation.
tip o’ the hat to whoever came up with this idea
That’s a wonderfully liberal use of the phrase “big-screen star power”.
Justin is great, but I doubt he can save this show. I love Zooey but I only got through about half of the pilot before I lost interest. Weak writing with tons of cliches and dull characters.