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Three-time Oscar nominee Sigourney Weaver is going to shrink Eli Stone, guest-starring as a therapist who helps the loopy lawyer work through his problems, sources tell TVGuide.com.

Weaver — who rose to stardom as an Alien killer and recently co-starred in Baby Mama and voiced a computer in Wall-E — is just one of the big-name guests Stone (Jonny Lee Miller) will meet in the show's second season.

Earlier this summer, the show announced Dawson's Creek alumna and Suri-mama Katie Holmes would sing and dance in one of this fall's new episodes. — Matt Mitovich

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Aug 15, 2008 9:34 AM

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Excellent! I think she will fit right in with the cast, and I've been wanting to see Weaver on TV for a while now.
Posted by MiniMarie Aug 15, 2008 10:08 AM Report Abuse

What does this mean for James Saito? I hope Eli's spiritual advisor isn't leaving the show! Still, I agree that Ms. Weaver will make an awesome addition.
Posted by absherlock Aug 15, 2008 12:09 PM Report Abuse

Why fix what isn't broken? James Saito plays the perfect therapist for Eli. This show doesn't need any "stars" to help it along. Although I have nothing against Weaver personally, she doesn't seem to fit in the show to me. I can't really picture her singing and dancing like Victor Garber or Loretta Devine or any of the others on the show. But I am thrilled that Eli got picked up, it's a great show.

Posted by bevyj

Aug 15, 2008 2:32 PM

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You, and I, may like James Saito, however his character is not a licensed therapist. Remember the bar ruling said he had to under go counseling. I also hope J.S doesn't disappear.
Posted by GimplyGump Aug 15, 2008 3:10 PM Report Abuse

You're right, I forgot that part. I was just happy he woke up from his surgery. Though I'm hoping he still has his visions!
Posted by bevyj Aug 15, 2008 3:46 PM Report Abuse

GREAT show!! Very glad to see they are willing to spend big $ to interest more people to watch. And by the way, I'm sure Sigourney can dance just fine.
Posted by mrlasky Aug 15, 2008 3:46 PM Report Abuse

I am SO sick and tired of studio execs who feel they know more than I do when it comes to what I like seeing. Since when was Eli Stone in need of a "fix"?
The show is fine as it is. Eli HAS an advisor and does quite well with him.
It must be ABC's turn to display a case of the "Galloping Stupids" this year.
Last year CBS dumps Moonlight - which I still can't bring myself to forgive and now TPTB at ABC are going to fix Eli. Hey you big thinkers at all networks -us all a break and remember this, "If it ain't broke - don't fix it" !

Posted by imabeliever

Aug 15, 2008 4:46 PM

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I didn't really think Eli Stone needed any help, the show was perfectly fine the way it was, but whatever --just don't assume I''m a new watcher just because of Weaver
Posted by switchwiz Aug 15, 2008 5:34 PM Report Abuse

Don't get to worked up guys they said guest-star. As in 1 to 3 episodes or so and she's gone.
Posted by IguanaMom Aug 15, 2008 11:04 PM Report Abuse

Do the commenters remember that it wasn't certain that Eli Stone was going to get a second season? It took ABC forever to decided to pick it up because the ratings weren't great. I'm grateful that they did pick up Eli (it is a great show), and if a short arc by Sigourney Weaver brings in new viewers who'll discover Eli it's all good.
Posted by theduck Aug 15, 2008 11:40 PM Report Abuse

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