Emmy winner Joe Pantoliano’s drama “The Handler” failed to get a grip on viewers, but CBS remains convinced that Joey Pants can be a network television star. The veteran character actor is close to signing on to co-star in the CBS pilot “Dr. Vegas.”
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Pantoliano is in final negotiations to join Rob Lowe in the drama, which focuses on an in-house physician at a Vegas casino.
Pantoliano moved to “The Handler” after picking up a supporting actor Emmy for his work as Ralph Cifaretto on HBO’s “The Sopranos.” The hardworking actor’s credits include “Risky Business,” “The Matrix,” “Memento” and “EZ Streets.”
In other casting news, Suzanne Cryer (“Two Guys and a Girl”) and Maitland Ward (“Boy Meets World”) are joining NBC’s comedy “The Men’s Room,” which focuses on three men at different stages in their lives and stars Scott Cohen (“Gilmore Girls,” “Street Time”).
Also at NBC, Rachel Harris (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”) will co-star in the Gen-X comedy “Weekends.”
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