Val Emmich will join ABC’s “Ugly Betty” next season as a recurring character and potential love interest for Betty, the Hollywood Reporter says. Meanwhile, Ntare Mwine has been cast as a recurring character on NBC’s “Heroes,” while Mario Van Peebles joins FX’s “Damages” as a recurring character, the newspaper says. Van Peebles, who directed episodes of the FX series last season, reprises his role as Agent Harrison, the newspaper notes.
—Vlada Gelman