Californication

Perhaps planning for life after FlashForward, if that ABC drama gets canceled, Michael Ealy has joined the cast of Californication.

The actor will appear for five episodes next season, playing a love interest for Natascha McElhone's Karen on the Showtime hit.

Ealy came aboard FlashForward halfway through its first season and was nominated for a Golden Globe for his role on the critically-acclaimed mini series Sleeper Cell.

Earlier this week, we announced that Rob Lowe will also guest star on the fouth season of Californication. He'll portray a movie star hoping to portray David Duchovny's character in a film.

For more information on the season ahead, read what creator Tom Kapinos said in December.