[PATRICK OWENS] In his 40s, he’s the U.S. Consulate Citizen Affairs liaison in Culiacn, Mexico. Smart, savvy, polite, He mediates a sensitive matter between the Police Chief and Bill…MUST SPEAK SOME SPANISH. GUEST STAR

[POLICE CHIEF RAMON NAVARRO] In his 40s, Mexican, Spanish speaking, he’s the police chief of the Mexican city of Culiacan. In a matter mediated by the U.S. Consulate Citizen Affairs liaison, Navarro somewhat reluctantly agrees to help Bill (Bill Paxton)…MUST SPEAK SPANISH. GUEST STAR)

[DR. ROQUET WALKER] (Pronounced “Ro-Kay”) CAUCASIAN 30′S A talented articulate doctor from Kansas, one of J.J.’s (Zeljko Ivanek) sons, personable, friendly, professional, he prescribes apparently very effective vitamins for infertility and other conditions…RECURRING GUEST STAR

[RON REED] Mid 40’s Caucasian, Clean-cut, boyish-looking, “the new face of the religious right,” recently on the cover of Time magazine, politically savvy, friendly on the surface but capable of subtle menace, Ron Reed is the head of an organization called Family Resource Council. He and his organization are anti-gaming…Think of Ralph Reed RECURRING GUEST STAR

[MRS. QUITMAN] All American, Mormon Mom in her 50s, she is Scott’s (Aaron Paul) Mom, who meets Sarah (Amanda Seyfried) for the first time. Mrs. Quitman is polite and educated…GUEST STAR

[MR. QUITMAN] All American, Mormon Dad in his 50’s sptv050769, he is Scott’s (Aaron Paul) Father. He is polite and educated… CO-STAR

[OLD WOMAN] This old woman busy playing a slot machine is too intent on her game to pay attention to an order to evacuate…CO-STAR

[GREENE SISTERWIFE] FEMALE, CAUCASIAN, MID 30′S – MID 40′S. This sisterwife on the Greene family compound has a friendly conversation as she hangs laundry on the line…CO-STAR

[FIRST SON] MALE, CAUCASIAN, LATE 20′S – EARLY 30′S. Nice, clean-cut, wholesome kid. He is Hollis Greene’s (Luke Askew) first son…CO-STAR

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STAKE PRESIDENT KENNEDY:- In his 50s, warm but serious, he tells Bill and Barb exactly what they’ll have to do in order to return as full members of the Church…4 speeches & 2 lines, 1 scene (34)

SHEILA:- 40s. This tough reporter hounds Nicki until she agrees to an off-the-record quote…2 speeches & 1 line, 3 scenes (2) This role recurs and will be much larger in a future episode. Looking for a strong actress

STATE REPRESENTATIVE STEVE COBURN:- 40 years old, ambitious and self-righteous, possibly angling for the State Senate job, he furiously grills a lawyer from the Attorney General’s office during a hearing about polygamy…2 speeches & 1 line, 1 scene Role will recur in an additional episode.

CROUPIER:- Late 20s – early 30s, Native American. This croupier at the casino has an unkind nickname for Barb…1 line, 1 scene (53)

REPORTERS:- Outside the compound, these reporters call out questions to Nicki…1 line, 1 scene (1)

Although no exact premiere date has been set yet, HBO has at least announced that Big Love will return to the air some time in January.

The network has revealed little about the new season, but executives did voice their displease, at this week’s Television Critics Association press tour, that the cast didn’t pick up a single Emmy nomination.

“It’s such a spectacular cast that I thought at least one of them would be recognized. Yes, we were surprised that at least one of them wasn’t recognized,” said HBO co-president Richard Plepler.

After snagging their first Emmy nomination after three seasons, Big Love
creators and executive producers Mark Olsen and Will Scheffer tell the Los Angeles Times that while they’re “beyond thrilled” for the recognition, they are also “disappointed” that none of their actors, writers, directors, or creative team were nominated.

“We’re beyond thrilled to be recognized, finally, and honored to be a part of a really amazing group of nominees,” said Olsen and Scheffer. “Honestly, we feel just to be nominated is already to have won. And to be nominated, for a first time, for our third season, suggests to us it really is about the work – not the buzz or the hype, but the bone-crushing, sleep-depriving, punishing, yet exhilarating work that all of us invest in the show.”

Big Love, the HBO polygamy drama starring Bill Paxton, Chloë Sevigny, Jeanne Tripplehorn, and Ginnifer Goodwin, is nominated alongside Breaking Bad, Damages, Dexter, Lost, House, and last year’s winner Mad Men.

“We’re hopeful this nomination opens the door for a fuller, longer look by the Academy next year. A show really can’t be recognized as being superior without recognizing the superiority of its constituent parts.”

As for how the HBO drama is shaping up en route to its January return, the creators say Bill (Paxton) is set to seek political office in Utah, something that is “fundamentally more dramatic” and “potentially game changing” than anything he’s done before. “Let’s just say the stakes are life and death and that he sees no other way but to batten down the hatches and dive into the fray.”

The showrunners add that they will still continue with the Indian casino storyline, despite Bill’s run for office, with the casting of Adam Beach. He’ll play gaming bigwig Jerry Flute’s son.

When the third season of Big Love concluded, Bill Henrickson – due to frustration with his religion’s rules against polygamy – formed the “Church of Bill.” Look for this creation to play a major role on season four, which begins shooting in August. In an interview with TV Guide Magazine, Bill Paxton said he hopes the new church helps his character spread his word to a growing flock.

“I had lunch with the writers to talk about what we hope will be happening for the next three years,” Paxton said last week. “I’d like to see Bill’s fortunes rise, the casino investment pay off and provide us a chance to swagger in our lifestyle like in the movie Giant.”

An influx in money cash would allow Henrickson to invest in a new compound to compete with the oppressive Grant dynasty. That clearly appeals to the show’s star. “Bill is being groomed as a young prophet. I’d like to see him buy some land like they did in the early 1800’s and start a utopian town that’s more inclusive. I think he’s going to rise.”

But be careful what you wish for, Bill.

Douglas Smith, who plays Henrickson son Ben, said of his on-screen father: “If he goes off to a compound, I want to take over the three households – and annex Margene for myself!”.