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* Annie Mumolo (Bridesmaids) has joined the cast of HBO's untitled Bill Lawrence comedy starring Steve Carell, per Deadline. Mumolo will play the ex-wife of Carell's character.
* The previously announced Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 cast will also include The Golden Bachelor's April, Kathy, Leslie and Natascha, and Golden Bachelorette's CK, Jack, Keith, Kim and RJ, as well as Gary.
* Peacock's Friday the 13th prequel series Crystal Lake has added Devin Kessler (Godfather of Harlem), Cameron Scoggins (Nashville) and newcomer Gwendolyn Sundstrom to the cast as series regulars, per Deadline.
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