‘Scandal’ Casts Julie Claire for Season 5 (Exclusive)

“Devious Maids” actress will guest star when Shondaland drama returns Sept. 24 on ABC

| September 1, 2015 @ 10:29 AM

Julie Claire has joined the cast of ABC’s drama “Scandal” in a guest role, an individual with knowledge of the deal told TheWrap.

She has previously held recurring roles on the third season of the Lifetime drama “Devious Maids” and the first season of Netflix’s “Bloodline.”

The fifth season of the Shondaland drama starring Kerry Washington also sees Portia de Rossi and Cornelius Smith Jr. upped to series regular.

Also read: Here's Why Shonda Rhimes' 'Scandal' and Zombies Rule Twitter

Guillermo Diaz, Darby Stanchfield, Katie Lowes, Tony Goldwyn, Jeff Perry, Bellamy Young, Joshua Malina and Scott Foley also star.

Claire is repped by Abrams Artists Agency and Anonymous Content.

“Scandal” returns Sept. 24 at 9 p.m. ET on ABC.

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