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Matt Bomer cast as Will’s love interest on ‘Will & Grace’
Adam Rippon, Chelsea Handler also set to guest star

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Matt Bomer is joining the cast of “Will & Grace” as Will’s love interest.
According to E!, Bomer will portray “smooth-talking, self-satisfied TV news anchor,”McCoy Whitman, who strikes up a romance with Will (Eric McCormack).
Other guest stars in the upcoming season include Olympian Adam Rippon who will make a cameo appearance in his first scripted role. David Schwimmer will play Grace’s (Debra Messing) on-off again love interest for the season. Chelsea Handler will portray a “high-powered” lesbian and Alec Baldwin, Jon Cryer and Mary McCormack will also make appearances.
Minnie Driver will return as Karen’s (Megan Mullally) menacing stepdaughter.
“Will & Grace” returns on Oct. 4 on NBC.
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PHOTOS: Shenandoah Valley Pride
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PHOTOS: Wanda Alston Foundation Fall Reception
LGBTQ youth services organization honors Robert White, Japer Bowles, Washington Capitals
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