Casting news: The good, the bad, and the ugly

The good: Timothy Olyphant and William Hurt joining Damages. Two fine actors on a damned fine show.

The bad: Chris Noth leaving Law and Order: CI. Nothing wrong with Jeff Goldblum, of course, but Noth has really grown on me.

The ugly: Nicole Richie on Chuck. Sigh. If Paris Hilton couldn't destroy Veronica Mars, I'm sure Chuck will survive this.