Pushing Daisies

Kristin of E! wrote yesterday, former Ed and Lost star  Josh Randall is going to be on Pushing Daisies. He is set to play Chuck’s father, Charles Charles, who as you know, died when Chuck was about 8 or 9 years old. Chuck’s father is set to appear in two upcoming episodes (the eight and the ninth for this season).

How and why does Charles Charles return when he’s been dead for almost 20 years?

As Kristin explains it —

Warner Brothers Studios and executive producer Bryan Fuller confirm to me exclusively that Josh Randall—who played Ed’s BFF Mike on Ed and Nathan on Lost (the tailie who was offed by Goodwin)—will play the long-awaited role of Chuck’s father, Charles Charles, on ABC’s fantastic dramedy Pushing Daisies. (Keep reading for an exclusive sneak peek of his “invisible” new look on the show.)

I’m told Josh first appears in episodes eight and nine, “Comfort Food” and “Lighthouse,” and that he may very well return for more episodes after that.

How many more episodes?

Well, that depends on whether ABC does the right thing and picks up Daisies for a full season, which they—shockingly—have yet to do. Needless to say, losing TV’s most original and swoon-worthy series would be nothing short of a heinous crime, and we’ll be rallying the troops in an organized effort to save Daisies this Wednesday.

Meanwhile, as you may remember, Ned’s (Lee Pace) power accidentally killed Chuck’s (Anna Friel) dad many years ago, so what the bejeezus is he doing back on the show?

According to sources, Ned undeads Charles to help Chuck solve some mysteries from her past, but Chuck doesn’t want just one measley minute with her late father, so she just might step in the way of Chuck redeading daddy dearest…

Now, alive though he will be, Chuck’s dad has been mouldering in the grave ever since the fine print of Ned’s power killed him. As such, what with the 20-plus years of decay under his belt, Charles Charles’ looks aren’t what they used to be. I’m told the character starts off bandaged up like a mummy—an homage to the Invisible Man (see photo above)—but once the wrap is removed, Josh Randall will appear!