Damon Wayans Jr. to Continue on ‘New Girl’ for Rest of Season

The Fox comedy has extended the former “Happy Endings” star’s role

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“New Girl” has fallen back in love with original castmember Damon Wayans, Jr.

The actor’s guest star run on the show has been extended through the remainder of the current season, a Fox representative told TheWrap.

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Wayans was originally signed on to guest star as Coach for four episodes. His first episode aired on Tuesday. The estranged former roommate returned with a macho attitude and had no memory of Jess (Zooey Deschanel).

Fans will remember that Wayans starred on the series pilot and the first episode before leaving to star on ABC’s “Happy Endings.”

Wayans played Brad on all three seasons of “Happy Endings.” His credits also include writing and appearing on “My Wife and Kids” and “The Underground.”

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He is represented by WME and Mosaic, and Ziffren Brittenham LLP.

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