VANCE TO JOIN WIFE BASSETT ON 'ER'

Here's some interesting casting news from NBC. The network announced Monday that Courtney B. Vance will join his real-life wife, Angela Bassett, for a multi-episode story arc on "ER" when it returns for its 15th and final season this fall.

Vance will be playing the role of Russell Banfield, husband to Bassett's character Cate Banfield. It's notable because it will be the first time the couple will be acting together.

Vance is perhaps best known for his five-year run on NBC's drama "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" where he was nominated for the NAACP Image Award (Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series), for his role as New York Assistant District Attorney Ron Carver.

"ER," which will begin airing new episodes Sept. 25 in its regular 10 p.m. Thursday time slot, explores the inner workings of the emergency room staff at County General Hospital. Maura Tierney, Mekhi Phifer, Parminder Nagra, Linda Cardellini, Scott Grimes, and John Stamos return to the cast this season.

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