Neal Bledsoe (“Chip Stewart”)

was born in Toronto and grew up in Seattle. He has shot pilots for ABC, the CW and Lifetime. His other TV credits include NBC’s upcoming “SMASH”, “UGLY BETTY”, “GOSSIP GIRL”, “BODY OF PROOF”, “LAW AND ORDER SVU”, “LAW AND ORDER CRIMINAL INTENT”, “THE BEAUTIFUL LIFE”, “SIX DEGREES”, “LIPSTICK JUNGLE”, and “CSI NEW YORK”. Film: SEX AND THE CITY 2, REVOLUTIONARY ROAD, JUNCTION, GRAND STREET, F*CKERS, UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT, BIG TIME and others. On the stage he has played Mitchell in THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED in Seattle and IMPRESSIONISM on Broadway where he had the privilege of learning from one of his childhood idols, Jeremy Irons. He is a proud graduate of The University of North Carolina School of the Arts.

Danielle Gaines (“Kimmie Gibler”)

is thrilled to be a part of “THIS JUST IN”! She recently returned to New York after touring the country with VIRTUALLY ME!, and you can currently see her as Sister Bear in the Off-Broadway production of THE BERENSTAIN BEARS LIVE. She is a recent graduate of Northwestern University. Thanks to the entire cast and crew!

Jack Garrity (“Mick Mickelson”)

is very excited to play lead anchor Mick Mickelson in “THIS JUST IN: THE SERIES” as he has always considered Ted Baxter a role model. One of Jack’s most recent projects was the pilot ART NOW, where as Host he would introduce to a new contestant each week the world of fine art, galleries and auction houses. Off-Broadway: JOSEPH AND NAPOLEAN (world premiere). Regional Theatre: THE LAST SUNDAY IN JUNE (Caldwell Theatre, Florida premiere). Other New York Credits: INVISIBLE by Marc Castle, THE UNINVITED GUEST by Michael Murphy, FALLING MAN and MONOLOGUES by Will Scheffer, BURN THIS, RAFT OF THE MEDUSA and SISTER MARY IGNATIUS… Television: “SEX AND THE CITY”, “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE”, “GUIDING LIGHT”, “AS THE WORLD TURNS”. Film: SEX AND THE CITY: THE MOVIE, ASH WEDNESDAY, STUART LITTLE 2. Watch commercials, hosting reel and clips of Jack’s appearance on “MILLION DOLLAR PASSWORD” at http://www.jgarrity.com

Chris J Handley (“Phil Cooper”)

co-creator, executive producer of “THIS JUST IN”

He is currently on the award-winning webseries “EMPIRE” and has appeared in sketches with Le Team Cinema, including an Occupy Wall Street sketch that is slowly going viral (?!). Theatre: THE PRODUCERS (Leo), HELLO, DOLLY! (Cornelius), INTO THE WOODS (Baker), WIZARD OF OZ (Lion), SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (Cosmo), LUCKY STIFF (Harry), SHE LOVES ME (Georg), BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Beast). He received Buffalo’s ARTIE nomination twice, for Jimmy in REEFER MADNESS and Booth in ASSASSINS. He also created the role of Gary, a neurotic greeting card writer in a new musical by Michael Leeds and Peggy Gordon, MATING HABITS OF THE URBAN MAMMAL. chrisjhandley.com

Jenn Lyon (“Suzie”)

is an actress/writer living the dream in New York City. She has played plumb roles on Broadway, Off Broadway and many regional theaters throughout the country. She has also been all up on the tv in various commercials and on “ARMY WIVES”, “LOUIE” and most recently in David Mamet’s “WALL OF SOUND” for HBO. She is a founding member of the online sketch comedy group “Poykpac” and holds a BFA from North Carolina School of the Arts.

Halle Morse (“Brenda”)

is a midwest gal, born and raised in Shaker Heights, Ohio. After graduating with a BFA in Musical Theatre from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, she moved to NYC to pursue her dream of being on Broadway. It wasn’t long before she was cast as Lisa in the hit show, MAMMA MIA! – and she recently celebrated her two year anniversary on Broadway! In addition to singing and dancing to ABBA 8 times a week, Halle can be found in national print ads and commercials for brands and labels such as Starbucks, Pepsi, KFC, and Nickelodeon. Halle has also performed regionally at the St. Louis MUNY Theatre, Sacramento Music Circus, North Carolina Theatre, and Pioneer Theatre Company, playing such roles as Mimi in RENT, Little Inez in HAIRSPRAY, Minnie Fay in HELLO, DOLLY!, and Little Sally in URINETOWN. Halle hopes to become a successful TV actress. She is also a single Sagittarius!

Jake Paque (“Marcus Wilmington”)

is an actor, writer and sports enthusiast who still dreams of being a starting quarterback in the NFL. He’d even consider the CFL. In the meantime he does film, TV, commercials, voice-over and theatre. Currently based in NYC, Jake has had the opportunity to work with some amazing people and he looks forward to working with more amazing people. Recent film credits include: DARK MARK OF EVIL (dir. E. Nieves), THE SKYWALKERS (Noshpit Entertainment) and he’s currently shooting the psychological thriller UNDERNEATH (dir. Tim Butterfield). For more info on Jake and his upcoming projects check out his semi-archaic website at www.jakepaque.com or follow him on twitter @jurassicpaque.

Maria Pendolino (“Libby”)

co-creator, executive producer for “THIS JUST IN”

She is a sassy character actress originally from Buffalo, NY. Maria was most recently seen on TV with National Geographic’s hit show “LOCKED UP ABROAD”. In 2012, look for her on Lifetime’s hit drama “ARMY WIVES” and a new live action Cartoon Network show called “TEAM TOON”. When she’s not trying to convince everyone that she really is old enough to play musical theatre character roles, Maria enjoys doing voiceover work, giving tours of NYC (she has a license) and working & volunteering for iMentor, a non-profit organization that matches NYC high school students with adults to help them succeed in high school and college. Visit www.mariapendolino.com and follow Maria on Twitter @mariapendo

Lenny Wolpe (“Phil’s Dad”)

Broadway: WICKED (The Wizard), THE DROWSY CHAPERONE (Original Feldzeig), THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Max), MAYOR (Original Koch), INTO THE LIGHT, COPPERFIELD, ONWARD VICTORIA. National Tours: WICKED, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, …FORUM, GUYS AND DOLLS, SOUTH PACIFIC. Goodspeed: SHOWBOAT (Capt. Andy). Papermill Playhouse: THE BAKER’S WIFE (Baker), GYPSY (Herbie), TALE OF THE ALLERGIST’S WIFE. Westport: SHE LOVES ME. Pioneer: BLACK COMEDY. Reprise LA: OF THEE I SING, FIORELLO. Flatrock: THE PRODUCERS (Leo). FIDDLER (Tevye in six productions). Hollywood Bowl: THE MUSIC MAN. McCarter: STEPPING OUT. Pasadena Playhouse: A CLASS ACT, RADIO GALS (Dramalogue Award). Coconut Grove: NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY, THE ROTHSCHILDS. TV: Series Regular: “BABY TALK”, “YOU’RE THE ONE”. Guest Star on nearly 100 shows from “L.A. LAW”, “ER”, ” SIX FEET UNDER” to “THE GOLDEN GIRLS”, “ROSEANNE”, “ALLY MCBEAL”, “L&O SVU” and “THE CHAPELLE SHOW.”

Isaac Klein (Director)

is delighted to be directing “THIS JUST IN: THE SERIES”. He is also the director of the online series “PZAZZ 101″. Isaac assistant directed the recent Broadway revivals of WEST SIDE STORY and GYPSY, both for his late mentor, Arthur Laurents. Most recently on stage, he directed ASSEMBLY REQUIRED: “COMEDY A TO Y” for No Rules Theatre Company. This past summer, he assisted Sir Peter Shaffer as he reworked EQUUS for its Guild Hall revival starring Alec Baldwin and directed by Tony Walton. Isaac is currently writing the book and lyrics for a new mythic musical entitled LEGEND OF THE WORD, with music by James Stewart. He is also the co-writer of the original children’s musical DREAM MACHINES, which recently concluded its premiere tour with the Open Dream Ensemble. Other New York directing credits include: Mike Anderson’s MR. SASQUATCH GOES TO WASHINGTON [9Thirty]; THE PROPHECY OF ISAIAH [MUDasMAN]; DREAMSCAPE [MUDasMAN]; HOT CRIPPLE [NYC Fringe, Winner: Outstanding Performance]; ACTORS WITH DAY JOBS [Where Eagles Dare]; CAMP WANATACHI [LaMaMa, Associate Director]; SONDHEIM: THE BIRTHDAY CONCERT with the New York Philharmonic [Associate Producer]; CAMELOT with the New York Philharmonic [Assistant Director]; and a workshop production of Nate Weida’s THE NEW HOPEVILLE COMICS [45th Street Theatre]. Isaac holds a BFA in Drama from UNCSA.

Kymberli McKanna (Casting Director)

is proud to have “THIS JUST IN” as her debut solo casting project. She has had the amazing opportunity to work on many other shows with wojcik | seay casting and Clemmons/Dewing Casting. In the new year, she begins working with Telsey + Company as an intern, and hopes to someday run her own office. This Just In: you heard it here first!