'Melrose Place' finds two more residents

From a daytime soap to a primetime one: "All My Children" hunk Colin Egglesfield is the latest actor to check into CW's "Melrose Place."

Also cast in the pilot is Stephanie Jacobsen ("Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles"). Full story

John C. McGinley goes 'Back' for CBS

"Scrubs' " John C. McGinley is switching genres with a co-starring role on CBS' drama pilot "Back."

The project, from CBS Paramount, centers on Richard (Skeet Ulrich), who returns home to discover he was reported missing eight years earlier, after Sept. 11. Full story

Jacqueline Bisset joins CBS' 'Eastmans'

Jacqueline Bisset is set as a lead in CBS' drama pilot "The Eastmans"; Steve Howey has landed the male lead in NBC's comedy pilot "State of Romance," with Zoe Lister Jones and Grace Rex also cast in leading roles; Andrea Parker has nabbed a lead role on ABC's comedy presentation "This Little Piggy"; and Lourdes Benedicto has joined ABC's drama pilot "V." Full story

Amanda Bynes joins 'Canned'

Amanda Bynes is returning to series television as one of the stars of ABC' comedy pilot "Canned."

The project, from ABC Studios, is about a group of friends, including Sarabeth (Bynes), who are fired in a corporate shake-up. Full story

Peter Krause, Maura Tierney in 'Parenthood'

Peter Krause and Maura Tierney are jumping back into primetime with starring roles on NBC's pilot "Parenthood."

In the project based on the 1989 movie, the "Dirty Sexy Money" star is set and the "ER" veteran is in negotiations to play versions of the characters portrayed by Steve Martin and Dianne Wiest.

TV veteran Craig T. Nelson and Dax Shepard are in negotiations and Mae Whitman and Sarah Ramos are set to co-star in the pilot. Full story

Holt McCallany in FX's ring for 'Lights Out'

After an extensive search, Holt McCallany has landed the lead role on FX's drama pilot "Lights Out," which Clark Johnson has come on board to direct. Full story

Sci Fi sets up three RHI miniseries

Sci Fi has greenlighted a trio of miniseries fantasy projects, including two that will serve as potential series pilots, and two of which are based on classic titles. Full story

Julia Ormond sails on CBS' 'Three Rivers'

In the latest round of pilot castings, Julia Ormond has been tapped as a lead on CBS' drama pilot "Three Rivers"; Jeffrey Tambor is set to co-star on ABC's comedy "The Bridget Show"; Matthew Davis has landed the male lead on ABC's drama "Limelight"; Gabrielle Union, Brian Austin Green, Jay Hernandez and Jenny Wade are set as leads on the CW's drama "Body Politic"; and Majandra Delfino has landed the third lead on ABC's comedy pilot "Pulling."

Additionally, Grant Show and Lennon Parham have joined CBS' comedy "Accidentally on Purpose," Yvette Nicole Brown and Gillian Jacobs have joined NBC's comedy "Community," and Nat Faxon and Kelen Coleman have joined CBS' comedy "Big D." Full story

Elle Macpherson gets 'Beautiful' for CW

Supermodel Elle Macpherson is returning to acting with a recurring role on CW's drama pilot "Beautiful Life." Full story

Brett Ratner to helm Fox's 'Cop House'

Brett Ratner has signed on to direct and executive produce Fox's comedy pilot "Cop House," which has added Rachael Harris and Ajay Naidu to its cast.

Christine Baranski has been tapped as a regular and Chris Noth a guest star on CBS' drama pilot "The Good Wife," while David Wilson Barnes has landed a lead on CBS' drama "Eastman's." Full story