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THIS JUST IN... ...From CBS Entertainment DAN AYKROYD SET TO GUEST STAR ON "THE DEFENDERS"
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30, 2010 - Dan Aykroyd will guest star on CBS's new primetime drama, THE DEFENDERS in upcoming episodes beginning in early 2011.
Aykroyd is set to play the role of a judge who comes to defense attorney Nick Morelli (Jim Belushi) in need of help.
Currently, Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi tour together in The Blues Brothers band as "Elwood" and "Brother Zee," respectively.
THE DEFENDERS is a drama about two colorful Las Vegas defense attorneys who go all-in when it comes to representing their clients. Nick Morelli and Pete Kaczmarek are the local go-to guys who have an eclectic client list and are still looking to hit their own jackpot.
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