NEWS: Porter, Delany, Jensen, Underwood, Callahan

Dana Delany approached to join BODY OF EVIDENCE
The future of Dana Delany's character on DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES has come under question as the actress has been approached to star in another ABC project, pilot BODY OF EVIDENCE. There is no deal yet for Delany to join BODY, which would be formally in second position to HOUSEWIVES.

Two UGLY BETTY stars return
As UGLY BETTY nears its April 14 series finale, it’s welcoming back some of its former cast, including Ashley Jensen (Christina) and Freddy Rodriguez (Gio). Might Chris Gorham (Henry) be next?

Scott Porter headed to The CW
The former FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS actor will star in NOMADS, an hour-long drama pilot about a group of young backpackers who work odd jobs for the CIA. Porter will play John, a magnetic and forceful college grad who is determined to find his missing brother.

Blair Underwood joins NBC pilot THE EVENT
Blair Underwood will play the U.S. President on NBC's drama pilot THE EVENT. THE EVENT is a thriller chronicled from multiple points of view that centers on Sean (Jason Ritter), a regular man fighting his way through the mysterious circumstances of a conspiracy to assassinate the U.S. president.

John Callahan returning to DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Daytime Confidential is reporting that Callahan will reprise the role of Dr. Richard Baker on DAYS OF OUR LIVES. He first airs April 22.