'Scandal' Casts Julie Claire for Season 5 (Exclusive)

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.

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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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Jaimie Alexander
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Damon Dayoub
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Priyanka Chopra
She's already a Bollywood superstar, but with ABC's "Quantico," Chopra should find herself with even more fans.
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Melissa Benoist
“Glee” alum Melissa Benoist is hanging up her McKinley uniform for a cape, starring on CBS’ much-hyped “Supergirl” as Superman’s cousin.
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Rachel Bloom
From writer of comedies to starring on The CW's "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," Bloom should be in for quite a breakout moment in the fall.
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Jake McDorman
Best known for his role on ABC Family teen drama "Greek," McDorman is graduating to the lead role on CBS' "Limitless," based on the feature starring Bradley Cooper.
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Tom Ellis
"Rush" was canceled by USA, but it didn't take long for Ellis to land an even bigger break, playing the titular comic book character on Fox's "Lucifer."
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