TNT's Saving Grace sees Christina Ricci as guest star

Monday, March 16th (10 pm) on TNT will see "Saving Grace" in a new episode. 02/20/2009 - Christina Ricci -

02/20/2009 - Christina Ricci - "Saving Grace” resumes with Christina Ricci guest-starring for three episodes as Abby Charles, a patrol cop and single mom who becomes Grace’s temporary partner. USA © Albert L. Ortega / PR PhotosAccording to TNT, Grace digs up some shocking information about Abby in a new episode of Oklahoma girl and showrunner Nancy Miller's provocative drama, starring Oscar winner Holly Hunter.Ms. Miller created, executive produces and writes for the show. She told the Oklahoma press that her character Grace, played by Holly Hunter, her family and her fellow detectives will face interesting personal and professional issues in the coming episodes."There’ll be some surprises about the other characters that will come out this year,” said Miller in an interview at The Oklahoman offices."Saving Grace” resumes with Christina Ricci guest-starring for three episodes as Abby Charles, a patrol cop and single mom who becomes Grace’s temporary partner."Christina and Holly had worked together years ago, and I guess they had always wanted to work together again. So, this was a great opportunity to be able to have Christina on our show. ... And I thought, ‘Ah, you know, we’ve gotta partner her with Grace,’” Miller said, adding there’s a chance Ricci could return for additional episodes.“Take Me Somewhere Earl” – Premieres Monday, March 16, at 10 p.m. – TV-MA-LWhile the squad investigates the death of a drug dealer at an apartment complex, Ham and Butch run into Bobby, who is still undercover. The cold shoulder Abby (special guest star Christina Ricci) receives from her fellow officers leads Grace to dig up some information about why Abby was placed with the squad. And Rhetta and Johnny try to build a clemency case for Leon Cooley, but he’s less than willing to participate.Directed by Tricia Brock. Written by Annie Brunner and created by Nancy MillerSeries regulars include Grace Hanadarko – Holly Hunter, "angel" Earl – Leon Rippy, Ham Dewey – Kenneth Johnson, Butch Ada – Bailey Chase, Leon Cooley – Bokeem Woodbine, Bobby Stillwater – Gregory Cruz, Clay – Dylan Minnette, Kate Perry – Lorraine Toussaint, Rhetta Rodriguez – Laura San GiacomoSpecial Guest Star: Abby Charles played by Christina Ricci