Casting Couch: Rena Sofer Takes on Wifely Duties on "24" and "Heroes"

For a long time, the only thing I thought of whenever Rena Sofer's name came up was the ludicrous sight of her with smudged lipstick, clad in a cheerleader uniform on Melrose Place. But, ah, how times have changed.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sofer (Coupling) has landed high-profile recurring roles on two series this fall. On the upcoming sixth season of 24, Sofer will play the wife of a "shady power broker" named Graham (Paul McCrane).

Sofer will also pop up on freshman drama Heroes where she'll play (you guessed it!) the wife of aspiring Congressman Nathan Petrelli (Adrian Pasdar). Which would make her the sister-in-law to Milo Ventimiglia's character.

Let the 'shipping begin.