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Exclusive: Reaper (Casting) Madness!

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Eriko Tamura by Justin Kahn/ WireImage.com
Reaper's Sock is going to get socked by infatuation — with no less than his stepsister! Eriko Tamura, who played a Samurai princess on Heroes, is joining the CW comedy as a recurring player this coming midseason. Tamura will play Kristin, Sock's new sis by way of his mom's remarriage. Thing is, Sock will have it bad for the new family member, while she sees him as her kindly "big brother." This could lead to tickle fights that are playful for some (her), agonizing for others (him).

Reaper's second season also will introduce Sean Patrick Thomas (Save the Last Dance) as Alan, an escaped soul who, when Sam tries to send him back to Hell, instead sends Sam on a surprising, brand-new journey. Thomas thus far is only booked for the premiere, but could get bumped up to recurring. — Matt Mitovich

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Posted by Matt Webb Mitovich
Jul 24, 2008 3:33 PM
I just can't wait for the show to come back. People need to watch it!

The more Sock, the better. He's such a scene stealer!
Posted by Jam fan
Jul 24, 2008 4:23 PM
Tamura will play Kristin, Sock's new sis by way of his dad's remarriage.

Matt, do you mean Sock's mom, not his dad? Since she did get married late last season to an Asian man. Unless Sock's so far unseen father is also getting remarried.
Posted by Carrie0930
Jul 24, 2008 6:07 PM
Matt, do you mean Sock's mom, not his dad?

Thanks, Carrie - that TV season seems so, so far away now! - MWM
Posted by TV Guide News
Jul 24, 2008 7:58 PM
I actually liked her on Heroes and anyway we can get more Sock the better. He's hilarious! This show is great and I hope more people will watch it this season. I just hope it comes back on before next year!
Posted by bevyj
Jul 25, 2008 9:25 AM
Great news! I really liked this actresss on "Heroes" -- her storyline was kind of thankless, but she rose above the material. I'm eager to see how she'll fit in on "Reaper." The info about the escaped soul sounds intriguing, too.
Posted by MiniMarie
Jul 25, 2008 10:12 AM
"Samurai princess"? Wasn't she the daughter of a swordmaker? Unless you're talking about the legendary version of her character, I guess.
Posted by coverdale
Jul 25, 2008 1:57 PM
Thankyou for that news about Reaper, Matt! That was great and can't wait for the season to start!
Posted by dragon3177
Aug 6, 2008 1:12 AM
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