America Ferrera Returns to TV for ‘The Good Wife’

By Michael Lopez

Oh, how our DVRs have missed Ugly Betty. Though it’s been nearly a year since the ABC show left the air, series star America Ferrera hasn’t slowed down one bit. She’s co-starred in critically-acclaimed movies, narrated PBS documentaries and is now set to return to prime time TV.

TVLine.com is reporting that America will appear on CBS’ The Good Wife throughout the month of February. Heavy on the courtroom drama, The Good Wife follows the struggles of a female lawyer (played by Julianna Margulies) working to provide for her family amid her husband’s political scandals.

Character actor Alan Cumming plays a close political ally of Margulies’ family and America is rumored to be his new love interest. According to executive producer Robert King, the writers’ have had their eye on Ferrera for a long time.

“We’ve been watching and loving America for years now on Ugly Betty,” King said, “and it’ll be fantastic to see her take on a completely different role, especially one that puts her across from Alan Cumming.”

For the time being, America’s only set to appear in three episodes, but we hope to see more of her as the series continues. Cumming himself started as a guest actor on the show and was soon promoted to a full-time cast member. Congratulations, America, and welcome back to prime time.

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Tags Alan Cumming, America Ferrera, Hot Stuff, Julianna Margulies, Television, The Good Wife