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03-11-08, 01:44 PM
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HIMYM Cast/Guest news
Britney will guest star on CBS' `Mother' By ERIN CARLSON, Associated Press Writer
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NEW YORK - Britney Spears' upcoming appearance on the CBS show "How I Met Your Mother" could be — to borrow scene-stealer Barney's favorite word — legendary.
Spears will guest star in a March 24 episode of the cult series, CBS spokeswoman Kelli Raftery told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Raftery said.
Craig Thomas, the show's creator, told Usmagazine.com that Spears attended a table reading with the cast on Monday, and that her scenes will probably be filmed later this week. He said representatives for Spears approached the CBS about "Mother" because "she was lookingfor a small part on a funny show. to show up her ex-husband in tv guest appearances." 
Spears has previous TV sitcom experience playing a character on a 2006 episode of "Will and Grace." She was also the host and musical guest on "Saturday Night Live" in 2000.
"How I Met Your Mother," returning Monday with all-new episodes following the writers strike, co-stars Radnor, Jason Segal, Alyson Hannigan, Cobie Smulders and Neil Patrick Harris as twentysomethings living in New York City. Harris portrays serial bachelor Barney Stinson, who frequently uses the word "legendary" to describe his various exploits.
Spears has been under the conservatorship of her father, James, following bizarre behavior and two hospitalizations. She is also locked in a custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline over the former couple's sons, Jayden James, 1, and Sean Preston, 2.
1 minute ago
NEW YORK - Britney Spears' upcoming appearance on the CBS show "How I Met Your Mother" could be — to borrow scene-stealer Barney's favorite word — legendary.
Spears will guest star in a March 24 episode of the cult series, CBS spokeswoman Kelli Raftery told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Spoiler:
Craig Thomas, the show's creator, told Usmagazine.com that Spears attended a table reading with the cast on Monday, and that her scenes will probably be filmed later this week. He said representatives for Spears approached the CBS about "Mother" because "she was looking
Spears has previous TV sitcom experience playing a character on a 2006 episode of "Will and Grace." She was also the host and musical guest on "Saturday Night Live" in 2000.
"How I Met Your Mother," returning Monday with all-new episodes following the writers strike, co-stars Radnor, Jason Segal, Alyson Hannigan, Cobie Smulders and Neil Patrick Harris as twentysomethings living in New York City. Harris portrays serial bachelor Barney Stinson, who frequently uses the word "legendary" to describe his various exploits.
Spears has been under the conservatorship of her father, James, following bizarre behavior and two hospitalizations. She is also locked in a custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline over the former couple's sons, Jayden James, 1, and Sean Preston, 2.
03-11-08, 02:24 PM
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The news of Britney Spears' upcoming appearance on How I Met Your Mother shocked not only the public, but the show's stars as well.
"I was shocked that Madame Spears was willing to come and do some acting! She hasn't acted in a while," Neil Patrick Harris, who plays the womanizing Barney, tells Entertainment Tonight.
Nevertheless, the Emmy-nominated actor thinks Brit would do well on the sitcom with her "very interesting role." Confirming early reports that the 26-year-old is playing a worker at Ted's (Josh Radnor) doctor's office, Neil provides a tad more detail.
"She plays the secretary to another girl that Ted is after," he says. "It will be very unlike any Britney we have seen before, and we have seen a lot of Britney recently."
But don't expect to see a lot of Britney on set. Because the CBS hit films on a closed set, the 34-year-old doesn't expect to deal with the swarm of paparazzi that follows the pop star everywhere.
However, he does consider the idea that the onslaught of paps and her year-long erratic behavior are not at all what they seem to be.
"What if she shows up on set and she is absolutely, totally normal and that whole thing has been a big ruse? She is smoking a cigarette and [says], 'Oh yes, it is all a big bit. I have a master plan.'"
For more on Neil, tune in to ET tonight!
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"I was shocked that Madame Spears was willing to come and do some acting! She hasn't acted in a while," Neil Patrick Harris, who plays the womanizing Barney, tells Entertainment Tonight.
Nevertheless, the Emmy-nominated actor thinks Brit would do well on the sitcom with her "very interesting role." Confirming early reports that the 26-year-old is playing a worker at Ted's (Josh Radnor) doctor's office, Neil provides a tad more detail.
"She plays the secretary to another girl that Ted is after," he says. "It will be very unlike any Britney we have seen before, and we have seen a lot of Britney recently."
But don't expect to see a lot of Britney on set. Because the CBS hit films on a closed set, the 34-year-old doesn't expect to deal with the swarm of paparazzi that follows the pop star everywhere.
However, he does consider the idea that the onslaught of paps and her year-long erratic behavior are not at all what they seem to be.
"What if she shows up on set and she is absolutely, totally normal and that whole thing has been a big ruse? She is smoking a cigarette and [says], 'Oh yes, it is all a big bit. I have a master plan.'"
For more on Neil, tune in to ET tonight!
source
03-11-08, 04:03 PM
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Wow, the casting for this show really digs up some stars that we haven't seen (acting) in a while. Seriously, what was Neil Patrick Harris doing before this show? Or Danica McKellar, Alicia Silverstone, or Spears?
03-11-08, 04:44 PM
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As much as I hate the idea of Britney being on HIMYM, I hated the idea of K-fed being on One tree hill, and that didn't turn out to be so bad. Maybe it will be good for her, and might boost the show's ratings.
03-11-08, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by devilshalo
on HIMYM, a lot of people here are fans of the show.
03-11-08, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Bluelitespecial
Why did you post this news if you were only going to on HIMYM, a lot of people here are fans of the show.
on HIMYM, a lot of people here are fans of the show.
03-11-08, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by JZ1276
according to tv.com, new episodes start airing sunday march 16th. why'd they swicth from monday?
I have no idea why the change was made. Either way, I hope it gets more viewers. The Big Bang Theory found a way to do well at that time slot.
03-12-08, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by fujishig
Seriously, what was Neil Patrick Harris doing before this show?
03-12-08, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Goat3001
I have no idea why the change was made. Either way, I hope it gets more viewers. The Big Bang Theory found a way to do well at that time slot.
They have jacked around with the audience for three years. From the first episode, we knew Robin was not "the mother", so why do they keep trying to force the two characters together? They should have advanced the "how I met" part a long time ago, and not waited until they were in danger of cancellation.
03-12-08, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by devilshalo
I love the show, but I think ex-Mrs. Federline is looking for more attention (or did you not read the rest of what I wrote?).
03-12-08, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by BadlyDrawnBoy
... the CBS hit films on a closed set...
03-12-08, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by rfduncan
Playing a straight version of himself in Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle right before this show came on the air?
03-12-08, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Kal-El
I also believe he was in a production of RENT at one point.
03-12-08, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Kal-El
I also believe he was in a production of RENT at one point.
