Nancy pays a secret visit to Guillermo in prison; Celia puts her time in the rebel camp to good use by organizing their supplies; Shane decides to visit Nancy’s estranged sister (Jennifer Jason Leigh); Silas and Doug second-guess their choice of a pot-growing plot.
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[RABBI] 50’s - 70’s - this Rabbi is at Nancy’s (Mary Louise Parker) house. He must look Jewish. One Day Guest.
[TENLY] In her early 20s - she is a sexy hippie chick, a beautiful girl in a bikini top and short shorts. One nice scene…ONE-DAY GUEST
As previously reported, Weeds producers have been searching after a thirty something to play Nancy’s gynecologist and potential love interest for Andy. We’re very happy to report that the always great Alanis Morissette has been cast in this role for at least seven episode. Ausiello recently twittered that a Showtime rep has confirmed this rumor.
So what do you guys think? Will Andy and Alanis Morissette’s character be a good couple?
[DOCTOR AUDRA KITSON] Early - Mid 30’s - This pretty, smart, charming, earthy woman is Nancy’s (Mary Louise Parker) trusted doctor. Recurring Guest Lead, possibly into next season.
[MRS.YEE] - 40’s - 70’s, this Asian woman, who speaks in broken English, is the landlord of a building Silas (Hunter Parrish) and Doug (Kevin Nealon) are trying to rent for their new business. GUEST STAR
Meet Nancy’s sister.
In her biggest TV commitment, Jennifer Jason Leigh has been tapped to recur on Showtime’s comedy series “Weeds” playing Mary-Louise Parker’s estranged older sister.
Leigh is set to appear in at least two episodes of the Lionsgate TV-produced series, which was picked up last year for Seasons 5 and 6.
As Nancy (Parker) finds herself and her family in harm’s way, she sends her brother-in-law, Andy (Justin Kirk), to takeher son, Shane (Alexander Gould), to live with her estranged older sister, Jill (Leigh).
But when Jill gets fed up with her own suburban family, she finds her way back into Nancy’s life — jealous, frustrated and intent on finally hashing things out with her little sister.
The fifth season of “Weeds” premieres in June.
Leigh, who will co-star opposite Ben Stiller in Noah Baumbach’s feature “Greenberg,” is repped by UTA and Untitled.
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Sheriff C.P. Jones:- A man in his mid thirties, he is a very cool, attractive, laid back surfer type (does not have to be blonde) who is sheriff of the beach town where Nancy (Mary Louise Parker) lives. C.P. seems to be cool enough to bend the law when needed. RECURRING GUEST STAR.
Lieutenant:- Hispanic, 30s-40s. MUST SPEAK FLUENT SPANISH. This Hispanic man is the 2nd in command in a revolutionary operation in a rebel camp. Edgy, capable, and dangerous sptv050769…CO-STAR / ONE-DAY GUEST STAR
Hunter Parrish, born May 13, 1987 in Richmond, Virginia, is an American actor, best known for playing Silas Botwin in Showtime’s television series “Weeds.”
Parrish graduated from the Texas Tech University Independent School District.
Parrish’s made his acting TV at the young age of 16, starring in a minor role in the CBS’ drama series, “The Guardian.” He has since guest starred in several TV series, including “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” “Close To Home,” “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” and “Summerland.” He has also appeared in the films “Sleepover” and “RV.”
In 2005, shortly after moving out to stake his claim in Hollywood, Parrish got offered a career-defining role as Silas Botwin in Showtime’s critically acclaimed comedy series “Weeds.”
Parrish’s most recent role was in the film “Freedom Writers” (2007), in which he played Ben Samuels, the only white student in a California high school class.
ELIZABETH PERKINS has distinguished herself with an eclectic mix of roles over the span of her career. Her critically acclaimed performance in WEEDS earned her a 2006 and a 2007 Golden Globe® nomination and a 2006 Emmy® nomination for ‘Best Supporting Actress.’
Perkins made her theatrical debut in Neil Simon’s Brighton Beach Memoirs. She subsequently worked with Playwrights’ Horizons, the Ensemble Studio Theatre, The New York Shakespeare Festival and the Steppenwolf Theater. She also appeared in the acclaimed John Patrick Shanley black comedy Four Dogs And A Bone at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles.
Perkins made her feature film debut in Ed Zwick’s About Last Night…. Her breakthrough performance was opposite Tom Hanks in the smash hit Big, directed by Penny Marshall, and she received critical acclaim for her performance in Barry Levinson’s Avalon. In 1991, she starred opposite William Hurt in the touching drama The Doctor and with Kevin Bacon in He Said, She Said. She then went on to star in Indian Summer before bringing cartoon character “Wilma Flintstone” to life in the blockbuster motion picture The Flintstones. Perkins portrayed “Dorey Walker” in John Hughes’s remake of the 1947 holiday classic Miracle On 34th Street with Sir Richard Attenborough. She also co-starred opposite Kathleen Turner, Gwyneth Paltrow and Whoopi Goldberg in Moonlight And Valentino.
Her other credits include From The Hip; Sweet Hearts Dance with Jeff Daniels and Susan Sarandon; Alan Rudolph’s Love At Large; Enid Is Sleeping; Lesser Prophets; Bruce Wagner’s independent film I’m Losing You, co-starring Frank Langella, Rosanna Arquette, and Amanda Donohoe; Crazy In Alabama, directed by Antonio Banderas and co-starring Melanie Griffith, Paul Mazursky and Cathy Moriarty; the independent feature Under The Mimosa, co-starring Brad Renfro and directed and written by Bo Brinkman; 28 Days, opposite Sandra Bullock; Cats & Dogs; Finding Nemo as the voice of “Coral;” Jiminy Glick In Lalawood; The Ring Two and most recently, Must Love Dogs, in which she starred opposite Diane Lane.
Perkins made her television debut in For Their Own Good. Her other television projects include Baby 2000; SHOWTIME’s The Rescuers, What Girls Learn and Speak; the series From The Earth To The Moon; and the Hallmark Hall of Fame production of My Sister’s Keeper, opposite Kathy Bates.
