Schmidt may have kissed Cece on New Girl Season 4 Episode 6, and she may have admitted to kissing him back, but 'shippers of this potential couple should not get too excited.

Another obstacle is about to be on the way.

In the form of Zoe Lister-Jones.

According to TV Line, the actress (Whitney, Friends With Better Lives) will soon debut on New Girl as a significant new love interest for Max Greenfield’s roommate, coming on board as a a city councilwoman.

Look for Jess to coax Schmidt into turning on the charm in order to put a stop to the night construction outside of the loft.

Lister-Jones will debut on the Fox sitcom this January.

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