HIMYM Taps Van Der Beek, Priestley and More for Robin Sparkles’ Return! Plus: A First Look!
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No less than a Canadian invasion will mark Robin Sparkles’ return in the Feb. 4 How I Met Your Mother.
Repeat guest stars James Van Der Beek (technically, not a Canadian, but that’s okay, eh?) and Alan Thicke will lead the Great White Northern charge in the episode.
Additionally, Jason Priestley (Beverly Hills, 90210), Paul Shaffer (Late Show with David Letterman), Alex Trebek (Jeopardy!) and a cadre of other Canadian guest stars will appear in the outing.
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The latest chapter in the pop singer’s saga will show off “a little bit of a darker, edgier Robin Sparkles,” according to executive producer Carter Bays, as viewers learn “what dominoes had to fall to get her from there” to who she is today.
To help tell that story, the CBS sitcom has enlisted “a crazy lineup of people,” which includes musician k.d. lang and several Canadian athletes.
Thicke previously played Robin’s dad in the “Sandcastles in the Sand” music video, while Van Der Beek was her ex-boyfriend, Simon.
Press PLAY to watch CBS announce the big casting news and then scroll down for a first look at the latest incarnation of Robin Sparkles.
give me a nathan fillion. <3
THIS!
Yeah, that would be neat. Plus some dr.Horrible references.
I wonder if Simon Helberg from TBBT can make a cameo if that happens because NF is on ABC’s Castle.
James Van Der Beek is on Apt 23 on ABC, so I don’t think that would be a big deal.
yes please! *-*
I can’t stand James Van Der Douche. That whole little side story was terrible.
What!? When he dumped Robin for Louise Marsh twice because her parents got a pool and then a jacuz was hilarious.
Best comment ever. This cracked me up. The Beek is one of my favorite HIMYM guest stars.
I love that the video about the Canadian’s can’t be viewed in Canada.
I second this comment!
Haha my thoughts exactly.
Haha! So true!
Exactly what I was thinking.
Awkward…
Lol. I was just about to post this. Being in Canada, I can’t watch a clip about something Canadian-related. Hmmmm.
TV Line clips can often be viewed, but not this one.
Yes! Canadians protesting blocked Canadians!
Fingers crossed for Bryan Adams!!! That would be amazing!!
Second that! Also Emily VanCamp from Revenge…now that would be interesting to see her in a non dramatic role!
Geddy Lee! Seriously?!??!? That is cool.
Topher, just check out the casting announcement on YouTube.
I wonder if they’ll have Steven Page will introduce R
It doesn’t work on YouTube either if you’re not in the US.
Robin Sparkles to? Hit done by mistake.
Can’t wait!!
I’m Canadian, and desperately want to know who’s involved? Did someone say Steven Page? I’m a huge fan! This video won’t work on this site or on YouTube. Could someone make a list?
Alan Thicke
Paul Shaffer
James Van Der Beek
k.d. Lang
Jason Priestly
Steven Page
Geddy Lee
Luc Robitaille
Thank you! And.. wow. Geddy Lee! Steven Page!! Alan Thicke!!! Again!!! Alan Thicke is from my hometown, so it’s incredible that he appears on one of my favorite series fairly often. These are some great guest stars and I’m quite excited.
Alex Trebek
k.d. lang on HIMYM is something I never knew I wanted so badly until I heard it was happening.
Luc Robitaille! Seeley Booth will be crushed.
Thought he was a flyers fan?
We live in a glocal (no, not a spelling mistake) world. Networks need to realise they gain absolutely nothing by geo-locking a clip. Sites like TVLine, which has a readers from around the world, need to start putting pressure on the networks to stop doing this. Because at the end of the day, TVLine just has a bunch of angry and annoyed readers who will become less and less likely to click on anything that says “video” in the title.
The rights to the clips belong to the channels/networks airing them in each respective country. In Canada, for instance, it would be City-TV. The frustration is that City-TV doesn’t release a similar clip, so we Canuckleheads don’t get to see it.
So excited for this one, we better get one more song..
If only they could get Shatner… Now that would be legendary!
yes i think you need Nathan Fillion right?
or Alanis? she could clearly fit into a bitter-Barney-ex storyline. Sadly Michael Buble is owned by NBC or he’d be a nice tie-in.
Please let ‘Sandcastles in the Sand’ be playing at Barney and Robin’s wedding!!! First dance maybe
That’s more of a break-up song.
yes van der beek. his is still my favorite non-slap bet related robin sparkles episode
Stinkin’ Canadians.
That sounds like a beauty, eh? I think its aboot time, you hosers!
I might have to tune in to watch for the first time in a few years because I loved Robin Sparkles.
Nathan Fillion and now that’s free Joshua Jackson… Canadian with blue eyes will be my damnation!
Joshua Jackson on an episode with JVDB would be amazing!!! Reunite Dawson and Pacey!!!
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