Funny + Hot = Series Regular. Makes sense.

For those following the continued reworking of Scrubs into a medical school drama, there is good news today in that one of last year's interns Denise (played by the lovely Eliza Coupe) has been cast as a series regular. While this isn't surprising news, it is certainly welcome:

Coupe joins a refreshed ensemble that will include three or four new regulars in addition to returning vets Donald Faison and John C. McGinley. Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, Judy Reyes and Ken Jenkins are expected to make guest appearances.

Given that Coupe was one of the few interns in the past few years who was actually likable and funny (also Aziz Ansari's far-too-short turn as Ed the Intern) I think its a good direction for the show to take. She's also not bad too look at, which will in some small way make up for the trauma of the departure of Sarah Chalke. No word yet on who the "big name" they're getting is, although we not it will NOT be Lauren Graham, despite earlier speculation. Also no word on whether next season will be better or worse than the Scrubs porno. At the very least, they did just take one small step towards approaching that level of sexy. Good job, Scrubs.

via Ausiello Files