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Justin Long Joins The Conners in a Recurring Role
THE CONNERS - "Keep on TruckinÕ" - In the premiere episode, "Keep on TruckinÕ," a sudden turn of events forces the Conners to face the daily struggles of life in Lanford in a way they never have before. "The Conners" premieres TUESDAY, OCT. 16 (8:00-8:31 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (ABC/Eric McCandless)
LAURIE METCALF, SARA GILBERT, LECY GORANSON, JOHN GOODMAN
Justin Long has joined the cast of The Conners in a recurring role. Deadline reports that the Drag Me to Hell star will play Neil, a love interest to Sara Gilber’s Darlene Conner. Long joins David Galecki, reprising his role as David, in the recurring cast. Juliette Lewis will recur as David’s new wife.
On the new show, after a sudden turn of events, the Conners are forced to face the daily struggles of life in Lanford in a way they never have before. This iconic family — Dan, Jackie, Darlene, Becky, and D.J. — grapple with parenthood, dating, an unexpected pregnancy, financial pressures, aging and in-laws in working-class America. Through it all, the fights, the coupon cutting, the hand-me-downs, the breakdowns — with love, humor, and perseverance, the family prevails.
The show premieres on ABC on October 16th.
