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David Schwimmer to join cast of Will & Grace

American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson Ð Pictured: David Schwimmer as Robert Kardashian. CR: FX, Fox 21 TVS, FXP Premieres on FX, early 2016

Former “Friends” star David Schwimmer is set for a recurring role on “Will & Grace”, soon heading into its second season since the revival: its 10th overall.

According to Deadline, Schwimmer will play Grace’s (Debra Messing) new love interest, which is said to be a 5-episode arc for the actor.

This will be Schwimmer’s big return to the sitcom world, following a long stint on drama projects since “Friends” ended. He recently portrayed Robert Kardashian in “The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story”, earning himself an Emmy nomination.

“Will & Grace” returns to screens for an 18-episode second season on October 4th, and has already been penned in for an 18-episode third season. Other guest stars this year are Alec Baldwin (returning), Chelsea Handler and Mary McCormack (returning).

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