After his exposure on HBO's Deadwood, Timothy Olyphant will be returning to the small screen with an acting gig on one of ABC's newest sitcoms.  According to TV Guide, the 39-year-old actor has just landed a recurring role on Samantha Who?

Created by Cecelia Ahern and Don Todd, Samantha Who?? follows Christina Applegate as Samantha "Sam" Newly, a 30-year-old who has to rediscover her life, her relationships and herself after developing amnesia from a hit-and-run accident. The comedy includes her boyfriend Todd (Barry Watson), her father Howard (Kevin Dunn), her mother Regina (Jean Smart), and her best friend Andrea (Jennifer Esposito).  Also featured on the show are Tim Russ as Frank and Melissa McCarthy as Dena.

As Sam embarks on journey of self-discovery, she has to deal with her present circle of companions, as well as face new encounters, while getting her life back on track.  On the series, Timothy Olyphant is slated to play the new boss and potential love interest to Sam.  TV Guide reports that the actor started shooting yesterday, which means that fans can expect to see him on the sitcom by December or January.

Timothy Olyphant was best known for playing Sheriff and store owner Seth Bullock on Deadwood, a role he portrayed from 2004 to 2006.  After his stint on the western drama, he concentrated working on several movie projects such as the romantic comedy Catch and Release, in which he starred alongside Jennifer Garner (Alias), in the crime thriller Live Free or Die Hard where he played Thomas Gabriel and costarred with Bruce Willis, and the comedy drama Bill, which featured Jessica Alba.

Samantha Who?? airs every Monday at 9:30/8:30c on ABC.  Meanwhile, fans can catch Timothy Olyphant on his upcoming movie, Hitman, which is expected to hit the theaters on November 21.


-Kris De Leon, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
Source: TV Guide
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