New Cast Member for Zachary Levi's 'Chuck' Unveiled

Thu, 27 August 2009 22:39:00 ET

New Cast Member for Zachary Levi's 'Chuck' Unveiled
It has been confirmed that Brandon Routh, who is best known for his starring role as Superman on 2006 movie "Superman Returns", will join Zachary Levi to star on "Chuck". EW claims the 29-year-old actor will appear on a multi-episode arc of the series and his first appearance will be on the fourth episode of the show's upcoming third season

Billed to portray Shaw, Routh will become a mentor to Levi's Chuck. He will later become Chuck's rival to get some attentions from Yvonne Strahovski's Sarah Walker. EW describes his character as a mysterious new spy who takes control as the leader of Operation Bartwoski.

"Chuck" is a comedy-action series which centers on Chuck, a computer geek who is catapulted into a new career as the government's most vital secret agent. As the government's most precious secrets enters his head, Chuck has to be protected by CIA's top agent, John Casey, who is portrayed by Adam Baldwin, and Sarah.