Exclusive: Charisma Carpenter Nabs Big Fat Greek Gig

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Charisma Carpenter is heading back to college.

The onetime Buffyverse vixen has been tapped to guest-star on the season finale of ABC Family's newest soapy treat Greek. She'll play a national sorority representative who shows up to investigate a big, juicy scandal.

"She's part Scully and part Cordelia," explains Greek creator Sean Smith of Carpenter's snarky sleuth, who arrives for the mid-September finale and, assuming the show gets renewed, could very well return for Season 2. "I'd love to have her back," says Smith.

BTW, the first four episodes of Greek are making their way to my New York office as we speak. I'm anxious to see what all the fuss is about.

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Michael Ausiello

Jul 30, 2007 4:42 PM

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I guess I will have to check out this series to support Cordy ... I mean Charisma
Posted by LisaMBri Jul 30, 2007 4:47 PM Report Abuse

The show is so good Michael. It will be even better with Charisma on it. And when you check it out, give your POV on it.
Posted by wycked Jul 30, 2007 5:29 PM Report Abuse

I actually find Greek very entertaining, it is better then I originally thought it would, and I am very glad I gave it a look! now this - this will make it all that much better! I love Buffy Alumni on other shows!!! And Charisma rocks!
Posted by alyak Jul 30, 2007 6:26 PM Report Abuse

Greek takes an extremely unrealistic and "utopian" view of college life. But that's my only complaint. Otherwise, it's a really enjoyable summer series. 4 out of 5 stars definitely.
Posted by tknowzbest Jul 30, 2007 8:22 PM Report Abuse

Sounds good Mike, How come no one from TV Guide does Recap/blog for the show? This is a tv site, and you have blogs for tons of worthless reality shows, why not Greek?
Posted by mick jagger Jul 30, 2007 8:23 PM Report Abuse

According to your "frenemies" over at Watch W/ Kristin, the show has been picked up for the back 10 episodes, so I can't wait to see Charisma! And this show is so great, even though I can't stand Rebecca Logan and hope the scandal has to do with her, which causes her to leave the show...
Posted by chica112684 Jul 30, 2007 10:52 PM Report Abuse

Great news! No lie Mike, Greek is really good. The last scene of tonight's episode was wonderfully done. I hope you agree.
Posted by yeah2382 Jul 30, 2007 11:00 PM Report Abuse

Greek comes closer to "getting it" than anything else I have seen and it is just plain fun to watch. Of course, it's not 100% accurate but at least it doesn't make fraternity guys out to be total pigs and sorority women out to be bimbos! And the way they have handled a fraternity pledge's homosexuality is so refreshing. I don't know if I would have gotten into it had it premiered in the fall but now that I am sucked in I will be a loyal viewer!

Posted by newsjunkie76

Jul 30, 2007 11:26 PM

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This is one of those shows you probably wouldn't plan to watch, but once you stumble across it, it has you hooked. I just was flipping channels and left it on for a few minutes, and that was all it took. It may not be totally realistic, but it's a light summer show that's just plain fun to watch. I think you'll get a kick out of it.
Posted by metalligirl Jul 30, 2007 11:36 PM Report Abuse

errrr shes almost 40 (37)...i don't think shes at all believable as a 19 year old.
Posted by RLGilmorefan Jul 31, 2007 12:50 AM Report Abuse

She'll play a national sorority representative Dosen't sound to me that she will play a student--probably an alumni. Besides, those wacky 90210 kids were in high school for about ten years and graduated past 30, so who cares?...Anything to get another former Buffite back on the air...
Posted by Mr. Furley Jul 31, 2007 4:04 AM Report Abuse

That's what you call a win, win, win! I love Greek and I love Charisma Carpenter. She plays a good bad girl!!!
Posted by Mannie_Annie Jul 31, 2007 9:12 AM Report Abuse

This is a really fun show that my daughter (who is about to go off to college) and I watch together. It definitely "takes me back" to my own college days, and we've had some good discussions about sorority/fraternity life and college life in general.

I loved the nod to "Frasier", and Rusty is the most adorable "geek" to come along since Seth on The O.C. I even have a bit of a soft spot for Dale. I like that they don't make him totally offensive...he means well, but he's a little heavy-handed. I wonder how he will feel (and how he will act) once he finds out about Calvin being gay. I was pleasantly surprised at Calvin's dad, too. How refreshing to have a supportive (yet kind of domineering) father in this situation.

I can so see Charisma Carpenter as a national sorority representative! She will be a GREAT addition. I remember when someone from "national" would come to our sorority...as I said, lots of reminiscing when I watch this show.

This show is a great alternative to all the reality programming. I just want to be entertained in a FICTIONAL way!

Where's the BLOG??? ?<img border=

"> I totally agree with the other poster. We still don't have a blog for Army Wives either. X-(

Posted by onelhuber

Jul 31, 2007 9:15 AM

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wasn't she on Veronica Mars second season?
Posted by aruba123 Jul 31, 2007 9:30 AM Report Abuse

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