Because being a reality TV star and tabloid staple isn’t enough, Kim Kardashian is continuing her campaign to add ‘actor’ to her resume. She’s got a supporting role in Tyler Perry’s The Marriage Counselor and now Lifetime says she’ll have a multiple-episode arc on Drop Dead Diva. Kardashian’s stint on the show begins with the season four premiere, which is expected to begin shooting next month. New episodes of the series will debut this summer.
According to the press release, Kardashian is attached to play “Nikki, Fred’s (Ben Feldman) new love interest who partners with his ex Stacy (April Bowlby) in a new business venture.”
Past guest stars on the show have included Liza Minnelli, Rosie O’Donnell, Paula Abdul, Brandy Norwood, LeAnn Rimes, Elliott Gould, Kathy Griffin, and Tim Gunn.
“I’m ecstatic to welcome Kim to the Diva family,” stated creator and executive producer Josh Berman. “In discussing the role of Nikki with her, I’m blown away by her smarts, sense of humor, and passion. This series is all about reinvention and I’m so excited to see Kim ‘reinvented’ in the world of Drop Dead Diva.”
The Plot of Drop Dead Diva:
Drop Dead Diva tells the story of a shallow, aspiring model who dies in a sudden accident, only to find her soul resurfacing in the body of a brilliant, thoughtful and plus-size attorney (Brooke Elliott). The series also stars Margaret Cho, Jackson Hurst, Kate Levering, and Josh Stamberg.
