The 'Desperate Housewives' star is set to play a defense attorney who clashes with Detective Jake Peralta.
Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria will soon be making her way to the courthouse on the hit FOX comedy Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
Longoria, who was nominated for a Golden Globe for her work on Housewives, is set to play a defense attorney named Sophia, who clashes with Andy Samberg's character Detective Jake Peralta, the network confirmed.
The 39-year-old actress will appear for a three-episode arc set to begin sometime in November. She is one of a number of guest stars set to appear in season 2. Kyra Sedgwick, Terrell Owens, Patton Oswalt and Jenny Slate will also be appearing during the early episodes.
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After its first critically acclaimed season, Brooklyn Nine-Nine won two Golden Globes – one for best TV comedy series and the other for Best Actor for Andy Samberg's performance – as well as a Critics Choice Award and two Emmy nominations.
Season 2 of Brooklyn Nine premieres Sunday, September 28 at 8:30 p.m. on FOX. Do you think Longoria is a right fit for the show?