JAMES FIGHTS TO SAVE HIS MARRIAGE, DUNCAN TRIES TO SEDUCE A BEAUTIFUL REPORTER TO STOP A DAMAGING EXPOS�, AND KARL, WENDY & MARLA BEGIN THERAPY, ON ABC'S "BIG SHOTS"

Paul Blackthorne Introduced in Recurring Role

"Tall, Dark and Hairless" -- James decides to fight for his marriage just as suspicions surface regarding the death of his former boss; Duncan attempts to seduce a beautiful reporter in hopes of killing a career-ending expos� on him; Karl's wife, Wendy, demands Marla join them in couples therapy; and Brody takes drastic action to spice up sex with his wife, on "Big Shots," THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Paul Blackthorne ("The Dresden Files," "24") is introduced as Terrence Hill, a wealthy business tycoon with a grudge against Duncan who will stop at nothing to get what he wants.

"Big Shots" stars Michael Vartan as James Walker, Christopher Titus as Brody Johns, Joshua Malina as Karl Mixworthy, Paige Turco as Lisbeth, Jessica Collins as Marla, Peyton List as Cameron Collinsworth, Amy Sloan as Wendy Mixworthy, with Nia Long as Katie Graham and Dylan McDermott as Duncan Collinsworth.

Recurring: Paul Blackthorne as Terrence Hill, Wendy Moniz as Stacey Walker.

Guest Cast: Mayte Garcia as Lori Hodge, Francesca P. Roberts as Dr. Seaver-Filner, Jazzmun as Dontrelle and Carlos LaCamara as Detective Reuben Mays .

"Tall, Dark and Hairless" was written by Jon Harmon Feldman, and directed by Chris Long.

"Big Shots" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with a 5.1-channel surround sound and Spanish subtitles via secondary closed captioning.

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