Lisa Kudrow Joins 'Scandal' Cast for Season 3!

Lisa Kudrow is joining the cast of the much buzzed about series Scandal for its upcoming third season, according to Deadline.

The 50-year-old former Friends actress will reportedly be playing a politician, though details of her recurring role are currently being kept under wraps. The third season premieres on Thursday, October 3 at 10/9c.

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Lisa is a frequent producing partner of Dan Bucatinsky, who plays Cyrus Beane’s husband James Novak on the hit ABC series and recently received an Emmy nomination for his role.

In recent years, Lisa has starred on her Showtime improv series Web Therapy and on the cult comedy The Comeback for HBO.

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