James Wolk stars as the ambitious son of a former president and the current secretary of state, played by Sigourney Weaver, on USA's Political Animals. James first caught our eye on the critically acclaimed but short-lived series Lone Star, and he brings a heavy dose of conflict to his latest character, the idealistic but control-hungry Douglas Hammond. We caught up with the actor recently in Beverly Hills to find out what's ahead on the drama. James also talked about his character's complicated relationship with his fiancée and how being an actor can introduce its own challenges to maintaining a romantic life. Watch our interview, and see the latest episode of Political Animals this Sunday at 10/9 Central.
Link Time — Blake Lively Signs On to Play a Hick
- Blake Lively signs on for the indie coming-of-age film Hick — The Wrap
- Preview all the songs from next week's episode of Glee! — TV Squad
- Why you should see Blue Valentine — Moviefone
- Moby shares his five favorite films — Rotten Tomatoes
- Why Adrianne Palicki shouldn't play Wonder Woman — TV.com
- Kiefer Sutherland may be heading back to TV — Zap2it
- Steve Carell in talks for Great Hope Springs with Meryl Streep — The Playlist
- Lone Star's James Wolk heads to Georgetown for ABC — Vulture
- Shane Black in final negotiations to direct Iron Man 3 — MTV.com
- Mary Elizabeth Winstead joins Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter as Mary Todd — EW.com
- Find out why Inception could take home the best picture Oscar — GeekSugar

- Blake Lively signs on for the indie coming-of-age film Hick — The Wrap
- Preview all the songs from next week's episode of Glee! — TV Squad
- Why you should see Blue Valentine — Moviefone
- Moby shares his five favorite films — Rotten Tomatoes
- Why Adrianne Palicki shouldn't play Wonder Woman — TV.com
- Kiefer Sutherland may be heading back to TV — Zap2it
- Steve Carell in talks for Great Hope Springs with Meryl Streep — The Playlist
- Lone Star's James Wolk heads to Georgetown for ABC — Vulture
- Shane Black in final negotiations to direct Iron Man 3 — MTV.com
- Mary Elizabeth Winstead joins Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter as Mary Todd — EW.com
- Find out why Inception could take home the best picture Oscar — GeekSugar
10 People I'd Like to See More of in 2011
Seeing as how I'm making wish lists for the new year, I'd like to make one more small request: Dear Hollywood, please cast these actors! Though they may not be on the A-list just yet, in 2010 they turned in charming, memorable performances on TV and in film. Some have been slowly gaining notice on the Hollywood scene for years, while others are newer breakout stars — all I know is, I want to see more of 'em! Keep reading to find out who tops my list.
Link Time — Steve Carell to Show Off His Pipes on Screen
- Steve Carell to play a rocker (and sing) in film Of All the Things — PopWatch
- NBC has picked up My Life as an Experiment, a comedy produced by Jack Black — Deadline
- Rachel Bilson joins Krysten Ritter's film BFF and Baby — Moviefone
- Brad Goreski leaving Rachel Zoe and her Bravo reality series — People
- Tina Fey to be honored on PBS with American Humor prize — TV Squad
- Watch Shakira's new music video for "Loca" — Vulture
- Five shows that should cast newly unemployed James Wolk — Movieline
- The geekiest girls of the movies — GeekSugar
- Steve Carell to play a rocker (and sing) in film Of All the Things — PopWatch
- NBC has picked up My Life as an Experiment, a comedy produced by Jack Black — Deadline
- Rachel Bilson joins Krysten Ritter's film BFF and Baby — Moviefone
- Brad Goreski leaving Rachel Zoe and her Bravo reality series — People
- Tina Fey to be honored on PBS with American Humor prize — TV Squad
- Watch Shakira's new music video for "Loca" — Vulture
- Five shows that should cast newly unemployed James Wolk — Movieline
- The geekiest girls of the movies — GeekSugar
Save This Show: 4 Reasons to Watch Lone Star
From the very moment that I saw the pilot for Fox's Lone Star, it quickly catapulted to my top five list for the new Fall season. Sex, intrigue, familiar faces, a hot lead — what's not to love? Yet when it came time for the series to bow last week, viewers didn't exactly share in my excitement. The show debuted to abysmal ratings, and early rumblings of cancellation have already begun. Fox is reportedly giving it one more week to succeed, which means tonight may be its last chance to make good.
Consider this my plea to you: you should really watch Lone Star. I'd hate to see it get pulled when the show has so much potential, so here are four reasons why I think you should tune in:
- Its storyline is unlike anything else on TV right now. Just think about how many cop shows, procedural dramas, and ensemble comedies are out there. Yet, how many series do you know that center on a con-man? Yes, we've seen similar stuff on the big screen (Catch Me If You Can immediately comes to mind), but it feels fresh on TV.
- Despite its con-artist set-up, it features a surprising amount of heart. When you have a character faking his way to innocent people's cash, it isn't easy to make him likable; however, Lone Star's main guy Bob Allen actually has a conscience. He feels bad about his trickery, truly loves both his wife and girlfriend, and really just wants to come clean. Add in his strained relationship with his father, and it's not just a show about money; it's about Bob maintaining relationships with the people he loves.
Two more reasons when you read more
Dreamy James Wolk Warns Women About Men
In the new Fall show Lone Star (on Fox, Monday 9/8C), rising heartthrob James Wolk stars as a charming con man juggling a chilled-out girlfriend and a high-maintenance wife. In this video, James keeps things simple with straightforward love advice for women, including: feed your man, get him to dance with you at parties, and dump him if he doesn't buy you flowers. The broad advice isn't groundbreaking, but James Wolk's cuteness makes up for that. Sadly his new show's already facing cancellation rumors, but we still love him. Do you?
The 10 Hottest Heartthrobs on Fall TV's New Shows!
It's September and what would Fall TV be without a new class of hot guys? We've already checked out the kickass female characters, our top five new shows, and the hardest DVR decisions. Now it's time to sit back and enjoy the manjoyment. From handsome guy James Wolk to shirtless Alex O'Loughlin, we've gathered up the sexiest guys to keep an eye out for on Fall TV. Use our printable premiere calendar to know when to tune in and watch our top 10 men on this PopSugar Rush Fall TV special!
The 10 Hottest Heartthrobs on Fall TV's New Shows!
Video: The 5 Must-See New Fall TV Shows!
Labor Day has come and gone, which means it's officially time for Fall TV! From our printable premiere calendar to our pilot scoops, we're breaking down all the new shows, and here are our top five picks of which to add to your DVR list. We're loving adorable JoAnna Garcia's comedy Better With You, the sexy reboot of Hawaii 5-0, and the twists and turns of Lone Star, just to name a few. To see what else made the cut, watch the video now and stay tuned for more Fall TV PopSugar Rush specials when we look at the handsome heartthrobs and familiar faces on the small screen soon!
Video: The 5 Must-See Fall TV Shows
Find out which five new Fall TV shows are worth watching!
