Eliza Dushku to Play Love Interest on White Collar

Eliza Dushku will guest star on the ninth episode of White Collar this summer.

But that isn't the big news.

In announcing this casting tidbit to The Hollywood Reporter, creator Jeff Eastin also teased a major, upcoming development on the USA hit: Dushku's character will have a "fling" with Neal because, at that point in the season, "Neal and Sara have broken up.”

Dushku, who starred on Dollhouse and recently appeared on The Big Bang Theory, could appear on more than one episode. Eastin says the show could easily bring her character back if it makes sense.

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