'Law & Order' alumn joins 'The Grand'

Actor Dennis Farina has joined the talented cast of "The Grand," the new improvisational poker movie scheduled to begin filming in Las Vegas in July.

"The Grand" will feature an all-star ensemble cast and will take place at a faux poker tournament, "The Grand Championship of Poker."


Farina, who has starred in numerous big screen blockbusters including "Snatch," "Saving Private Ryan," and "Get Shorty," recently left a regular gig on NBC's "Las & Order" where he starred as Detective Joe Fontana from 2004 to 2006.

Actor Cheryl Hines ("Curb Your Enthusiasm") has also been signed to "The Grand". Hines recently made headlines in the poker world when she finished first in the premiere episode of "Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker", defeating poker pros Erick Lindgren and Humberto Brenes for a seat at the final table and a $50,000 prize.

Other noteworthy cast members include Jason Alexander ("Seinfeld"), Woody Harrelson ("Cheers," "A Prairie Home Companion"), Ray Liotta ("Goodfellas," "Blow"), and Ray Romano ("Everybody Loves Raymond").

courtesy of Lianne Elias

News Added: 19 June, 2006

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