Chuck

The news for Chuck fans just keeps getting better and better.

No, the show is not returning to the air this month. Sorry about that tease.

But NBC has ordered an additional six episodes of the spy drama, bringing this season's total to 19. Moreover, the network has canceled Trauma.

Therefore, it's pretty much a given that Chuck will premiere after that series ends its run in January. We'll announce when this news is official, but go ahead and celebrate, Chuck viewers.

You've earned it.

We're hope you're sitting down, Chuck fans...

... so you can leap up and celebrate the following news:

According to Michael Ausiello, NBC may bring back this popular series later THIS MONTH!

Due to low ratings of current shows, along with the cancelation of Southland before its second season even premiered, the network is considering airing new episodes of Chuck long before their original debut date, spring of 2010.

Moreover, if this takes place, NBC will likely order additional episodes on top of the 13 already on tap.

You may now go celebrate accordingly.

A slew of guest stars are set for season three of Chuck.

One of them, Brandon Routh, is best known for starring on the big screen as Superman.

But he actually may not be the most powerful actor coming to this NBC drama, as the show has announced an upcoming cameo by former WWE star "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.

Austin - who was forced to retire from the wrestling ring due to neck injuries - will guest star on the fifth episode this spring. The installment will also feature Kristin Kreuk as Hannah, a woman Chuck meets on a plane to Paris.

No word yet on the role Austin will portray on the series.

As with any Chuck article these days, allow us to preface the following with the unfortunate news that the NBC show won't return until March.

When it does, however, an Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner will guest star for at least one episode.

Armand Assante will portray a foreign dictator that Casey has unsuccessfully attempted to assassinate multiple times. On the small screen, Assante was most recently seen in October Road and NCIS.

Vinnie Jones, the British actor best known for playing tough guys on the big screen, is coming to America.

Jones has been cast on at least one episode of Chuck, as he'll play Karl Stromberg, an expert hit man with a tender side.

The British star is the latest in a long line of guest stars to be announced for the new season of Chuck.

Sadly, it won't air until March, but Angie Harmon, Brandon Routh and Kristin Kreuk will appear on the hit dramedy when it returns.

The Chuck guest-starring carousal continues to spin.

Over the last two week, Brandon Routh and Kristin Kreuk were announced as recurring characters on the NBC series.

Now, Entertainment Weekly reports that former Law & Order star Angie Harmon has signed on to guest star in this season’s fourth episode. She'll appear as Sydney, a spy for the Ring that wants to do away with Ryan McPartlin’s awe-obsessed alter ego.

Very sadly, Chuck won't return to NBC until March 2010.

Avid TV viewers already know that Chuck is a super show.

The same can now be said for its guest stars, as Brandon Routh - the actor that last played Superman on the big screen - will appear in multiple episodes of the NBC hit this spring.

Now, Entertainment Weekly reports that yet another star with a super background is coming aboard the new season: Kristin Kreuk will show up on Chuck for multiple episodes as Hannah, a love interest the main character meets on a flight to Paris.

“Chuck and Hannah definitely have feelings for each other,” teases a source, though we can also confirm that Morgan will also crush on Kreuk's character.

Here's the 411 on Hannah: she was let go from her glamorous publishing job and now works at Buy More.

The role marks Kreuk’s first significant TV gig since Smallville.

Faster than a locomotive, Superman star Brandon Routh is rushing over to NBC.

The actor has signed on for a multiple-episode arc on Chuck, sources have confirmed to Michael Ausiello.

Routh’s character, Shaw, is an intriguing new spy. He becomes the leader of Operation Bartwoski, taking on the role of mentor to Chuck and vying for the affections of Sarah. Routh debuts in the season’s fourth episode.

Sadly, as of now, that won't be until some time next spring, as Chuck isn't scheduled to premiere until March.

She's beautiful, she's talented - and she's clueless.

When asked if viewers will ever learn Sarah's real name on Chuck, Yvonne Strahovski told E! News:

"I do not know Sarah's real name, nor do I know what's happening at all in the third season. None of us do."

Our Chuck spoilers don't have information on Sarah's name, but the section does reveal a bit about what's to come on the show.

Check out the latest scoop and then come back here to drool over Strahovski...

Three returning shows, three storyline tidbits, all courtesy of Entertainment Weekly's intrepid TV reporter, Michael Ausiello.

Enjoy the mini-spoilers below...

• On Smallville: There will be an interesting, cool twist involving Chloe (pictured) that will take place within the first 10 episodes.
• On Chuck: Expect a character described as a "dashing and suave dictator of a small, fictitious nation called Parador" to appear this season. Casting ideas, anyone?
• On House: All is not well for newly-married couple Chase and Camera. They'll have their first major fight on episode four.