Executive Producer Josh Schwartz just gave Chicago Tribune TV critic Maureen Ryan a bunch of scoops about the spy comedy's new season, from a 3-D episode to meeting Captain Awesome's mom. Here's what's coming up on Chuck:
-- In the big Christmas episode, some guy will hold everyone hostage in the Buy More.
-- Arrested Development's Tony Hale will play the Buy More's new assistant manager.
-- The episode that airs right after the Super Bowl will be broadcast in 3-D.
-- Captain Awesome's parents will be played by Morgan Fairchild and Bruce Boxleitner, which sounds about right.
-- Ellie and Awesome will prepare for their wedding (whether it actually happens or not, we don't know).
-- We'll also meet Sarah's dad, played by the great Gary Cole.
-- As we mentioned a while ago, Jordana Brewster will play Chuck's ex-girlfriend, Jill -- the one who cheated on him with frenemy-turned-fellow agent Bryce, who's also back this season.
-- Other various good guys and bad guys will be played by John Larroquette, Michael Clarke Duncan, The O.C.'s Melinda Clarke, and somebody named Nicole Richie.
The new season starts September 29.
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Previously:
Jordana Brewster To Try On Some Chuck