Tony Shaloub, the infinitely likable lead of USA Network’s Monk has been tapped for another series regular role. Shalhoub joins the cast of Showtime’s Nurse Jackie as Dr. Bernard Prince, a new ER doctor. It sounds like the actor will be playing his trademark good guy, as Variety reports that his character is great with patients, knows how to deal with his boss, Gloria Akalitus (Anna Deavere Smith), and will become a much needed shoulder to lean on for Jackie.
Nurse Jackie is a collaborative project between Showtime and Lionsgate. Shalhoub will start work on the show’s seventh season, after the show received a two-season pickup and Peter Facinelli made his exit back in March.
