Bryan Cranston, Catherine O'Hara Heading to NBC's 30 ROCK

By: Aug. 31, 2012
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TVGuide.com reports that Bryan Cranston and Catherine O'Hara will guest star in the upcoming final season of NBC's 30 ROCK. The duo will portay relatives of hillbilly NBC page Kenneth Parcell (Jack McBrayer) in the long-running comedy. 

Revealed 30 Rock executive producer and star Tina Fey, "We're going to meet Kenneth's [family]!" Fey went on to share that O'Hara will portray Kenneth's mom, while Cranston will take on the role of her 'friend' Ron. No details have been released as to when or how the couple will appear in the upcoming season. 

O'Hara is well known for her comedy work on SCTV. Her film roles include After Hours, Beetlejuice, Home Alone, and The Nightmare Before Christmas, and the mockumentaries written and directed by Christopher Guest including Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show, A Mighty Wind, and For Your Consideration.

Cranston is best known for his roles as Hal in the Fox sitcom Malcolm in the Middle and Walter White in the AMC drama series Breaking Bad. The actor won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series three consecutive times for Breaking Bad.

 

Photo Credit: Peter James Zielinski


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