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'Orphan Black's' Tatiana Maslany in Pawnee for 'Parks and Recreation' Stint

'Orphan Black's' Tatiana Maslany in Pawnee for 'Parks and Recreation' Stint

Let's hope Maslany's character is a foil for Leslie or April!

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With the sad news (sad for Leslie and Ann shippers) that Rashida Jones would exitParks and Recreation this season, the following casting is announcement is just perfect. Orphan Black’s wildy diverse star Tatiana Maslany has signed on for a stint in Pawnee as Tom Haverford’s (Azis Ansari) love interest, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

There are no specifics about her character at the moment -- although we’re hoping she proves to be some sort of foil for Leslie (Amy Poehler) or April (Aubrey Plaza). Maslany, who plays a myriad of clones (including a lesbian) on the breakout sci-fi hit Orphan Black, will appear in the 5th and 6th episodes of Parks and Rec’s season, which kicks off Sept. 26.

(RELATED: 14 Reasons Ann Perkins and Leslie Knope Can't Break Up)

THR notes that for Critics Choice Award winner Maslany, her Parks and Rec gig will be her highest profile comedic role to date.

Renowned for its guest roles for stalwarts like Megan Mullalley, Kathryn Hahn, and Patricia Clarkson in the past, Parks and Rec’s sixth season promises to amp up the star power with appearances by Maslany, Kristen Bell, June Diane Raphael, Heidi Klum, Sam Elliot, Henry Winkler and Lucy Lawless. 

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Tracy E. Gilchrist

Tracy E. Gilchrist is the VP, Executive Producer of Entertainment for the Advocate Channel. A media veteran, she writes about the intersections of LGBTQ+ equality and pop culture. Previously, she was the editor-in-chief of The Advocate and the first feminism editor for the 55-year-old brand. In 2017, she launched the company's first podcast, The Advocates. She is an experienced broadcast interviewer, panel moderator, and public speaker who has delivered her talk, "Pandora's Box to Pose: Game-changing Visibility in Film and TV," at universities throughout the country.

Tracy E. Gilchrist is the VP, Executive Producer of Entertainment for the Advocate Channel. A media veteran, she writes about the intersections of LGBTQ+ equality and pop culture. Previously, she was the editor-in-chief of The Advocate and the first feminism editor for the 55-year-old brand. In 2017, she launched the company's first podcast, The Advocates. She is an experienced broadcast interviewer, panel moderator, and public speaker who has delivered her talk, "Pandora's Box to Pose: Game-changing Visibility in Film and TV," at universities throughout the country.

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