'Girls' Casts 'Doctor Who' Actor for Season 3 Guest Spot (Exclusive)

The pieces for Girls' third season are starting to fall into place.

Following news of Christopher Abbott's departure from the critically-adored HBO comedy, The Hollywood Reporter has learned that British actor Richard E. Grant is set to appear. Details are thin on the character, but Grant will guest star in the season three premiere, playing Jasper.

STORY: 'Girls' Star Christopher Abbott Departs Series

Grant, whose film credits include The Iron Lady, Dracula and -- quite memorably -- Spice World, most recently top-lined the Doctor Who Christmas special.

Earlier this week, the actor took to Twitter to lament last-minute passport troubles for a trip to the U.S., presumably for his Girls gig.

Grant is repped by Artist Rights Group in the U.K.

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'Girls' Casts 'Doctor Who' Actor for Season 3 Guest Spot (Exclusive)

The pieces for Girls' third season are starting to fall into place.

Following news of Christopher Abbott's departure from the critically-adored HBO comedy, The Hollywood Reporter has learned that British actor Richard E. Grant is set to appear. Details are thin on the character, but Grant will guest star in the season three premiere, playing Jasper.

STORY: 'Girls' Star Christopher Abbott Departs Series

Grant, whose film credits include The Iron Lady, Dracula and -- quite memorably -- Spice World, most recently top-lined the Doctor Who Christmas special.

Earlier this week, the actor took to Twitter to lament last-minute passport troubles for a trip to the U.S., presumably for his Girls gig.

Grant is repped by Artist Rights Group in the U.K.

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Brian Williams Reports on 'Girls' Baby Name Craze (Video)

Brian Williams played it straight as he reported on new rankings of popular baby names, one of which he undoubtedly found very familiar.

According to NameBerry, Marnie is a newly popular name for girls. Fan of the HBO show Girls will likely know the news anchor’s daughter, Allison Williams, plays Marnie on the show.

STORY: 'Girls' Star Christopher Abbott Departs Series, Reportedly After Fights With Lena Dunham

“The big activity is among girls. The folks at NameBerry say Marnie is suddenly hot because there is a character named Marnie on an HBO series,” Williams said Friday on NBC’s Nightly News.

Williams didn’t note the character was his daughter, but there seemed to be a slight twinkle in his eye as he reported the news. So, was this report the stolid news anchor's version of the humble brag or Williams' demonstrating he's the consummate professional by not explicitly mentioning his daughter?

Watch the video below and decide.

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Brian Williams Reports on 'Girls' Baby Name Craze (Video)

Brian Williams played it straight as he reported on new rankings of popular baby names, one of which he undoubtedly found very familiar.

According to NameBerry, Marnie is a newly popular name for girls. Fan of the HBO show Girls will likely know the news anchor’s daughter, Allison Williams, plays Marnie on the show.

STORY: 'Girls' Star Christopher Abbott Departs Series, Reportedly After Fights With Lena Dunham

“The big activity is among girls. The folks at NameBerry say Marnie is suddenly hot because there is a character named Marnie on an HBO series,” Williams said Friday on NBC’s Nightly News.

Williams didn’t note the character was his daughter, but there seemed to be a slight twinkle in his eye as he reported the news. So, was this report the stolid news anchor's version of the humble brag or Williams' demonstrating he's the consummate professional by not explicitly mentioning his daughter?

Watch the video below and decide.

Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

View the original article here