Lauren Tom Signs On for "Intense" Supernatural Role
Lauren Tom has signed on for Supernatural Season 8. We're just not sure in what capacity.
The actress - who voices Amy Wong on Futurama and, of course, delayed the Ross/Rachel hookup on Friends for a few weeks as Julie back in the day - will appear on at least one episode of The CW cult favorite in a mysterious role The Hollywood Reporter describes as "intense."
Look for Tom to portray the overbearing mother of a key character and have the potential to recur.
Not much else is known about the character, but network sources say her entrance will be "dramatic," which is saying a lot on Supernatural.
The series shifts to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays and premieres on October 3 following Arrow.
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September 8th, 2012 6:16 AM
well could it be the prophet kevin plus maybe we could bring back the so called chuck or aka god and thats all i have to say about that
August 1st, 2012 4:28 PM
Kevin's mother for sure. My bet is that they're going to make her like Mrs. Kim, the funny/scary/overbearing Asian mother from Gilmore Girls (Jared's old show).
July 30th, 2012 7:44 PM
I thought Amelia's mother too but someone told me the best guess is replacing the actress who played Kevin's mother.
Rank: Leading Character
July 30th, 2012 10:59 AM
Perhaps the mother of Sam's new love interest?
Rank: Extra
July 30th, 2012 10:52 AM
Hmmmm. They didn't really give us much info here. I wonder whose mom she could be. My first thought was Kevin's mom(okay that may be racist, but I'm Asian too)but I think they already have an actress for Kevin's mom. Maybe she's the mom of a new character? I guess we'll find out.