8:00 AM PDT 9/30/2013 by Lesley Goldberg
Showtime's House of Lies is adding a devout Christian character to its ranks.
Newcomer Brad Schmidt has joined the Don Cheadle comedy, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. He'll play JC Butterman, for a recurring role as a handsome devout Christian with an arrogant swagger.
He becomes the latest addition to the third season of the ensemble comedy about a management consultants. Happy Endings alum Eliza Coupewill recur alongside Mekhi Phifer (ER) and Genevieve Angelson as Caitlyn, a love interest for Doug (Josh Lawson).
Schmidt recently completed filming the Jaume Collet-Serra-produced Eden opposite Ethan Peck and Nate Parker. He's repped by Corner Booth Entertainment.
Production on season three starts this month for a Jan. 12 premiere.
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