TV FAB: BET's "The Game" Casts New Male Lead...Jay Ellis

Jun 22 | by _YBF

Industry sources have revealed that actor Jay Ellis has landed a leading role on BET's "The Game" as its newest male character. Get the deets inside....

We told you earlier that Lauren London signed on as the new female lead for BET's "The Game," and now Deadline Hollywood has revealed that 31-year-old actor Jay Ellis will also be hitting the field next season.

Jay, who had previous roles on “Hart of Dixie” and “NCIS,” will play Bryce “The Blueprint” Westbrook, a.k.a. Blue, a star running back from the Ivy League who rubs some of the Sabers the wrong way.

Though plot details are under wraps, Jay's character is expected to have a relationship with Lauren's 'former child star' character on the show. Jay, himself, is a military brat who lived all over the world with his parents while growing up. And also went to Concordia University on a basketball scholarship. So it seems like his real life experiences could help his on-screen character.

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I like it! For people saying

I like it! For people saying he is nothing like Derwin thats the point! And who doesnt like an educated black man? thumbs up from me while be turning in to watch the new season :)

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by bbwfishing
12:29 am - Jun 26, '12

Pooch for this?

by ReadingRainbow
8:59 am - Jun 25, '12

I do not think his form of

I do not think his form of beauty will attract the ladies. Folks who watch the Game want to imagine themselves with a guy like Derwin pursuing them and understand all the drama that Melanie went through with him because of his sweetness but ALSO his sexiness. Let's hope BET makes note of this before releasing episodes...

by Anonymous
5:50 pm - Jun 24, '12

NO I'M DONE WITH THE

NO I'M DONE WITH THE GAME!!!!!!! DUECES

by pamelicious
3:23 pm - Jun 24, '12

Not feeling this at all. BET

Not feeling this at all. BET just needs to shut this show down.

by Drea
9:58 am - Jun 24, '12

I totally agree... Cancel the

I totally agree... Cancel the Game ASAP BET

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10:09 pm - Jun 23, '12

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by Anonymous
4:31 pm - Jun 23, '12

I don't know this guy, but

I don't know this guy, but maybe he's a good actor. He's definately not bringing the star power that Lauren does. All the more reason for Brandy and Coby to take the lead.

by Mrs. Rance
2:45 pm - Jun 23, '12

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by Anonymous
1:31 pm - Jun 23, '12

Who???????? This show is

Who???????? This show is officially a bust!

by Anonymous
1:12 pm - Jun 23, '12

Hmmm, a young quarterback who

Hmmm, a young quarterback who rubs the other Sabres the wrong way. Doesn't Bryce's character sound a lot like Kwan Kirkland? In any even, it doesn't matter who they cast because even if they put Jesus Christ and the 12 Apostles in Season 6, the show is beyond saving.

by Anonymous
12:38 pm - Jun 23, '12

That show's been a wrap since

That show's been a wrap since the new season started. Maybe if he has many scenes with Jason & they bring back Kelly, it might work.

by Realist
12:20 pm - Jun 23, '12

I honestly think the show can

I honestly think the show can survive without the additions of Lauren London and this young man/tia and pooch hall. Adding these two new faces will dramatically change the landscape and overall feel of what people identify as "the game". I think Brandy, Coby, Tasha, Pookie and Malik have more than enough left to create an amazing 6/7 season. IF BET chooses to go along with two new lead roles; I wouldn't go with Lauren London or this beautiful young man as the main characters. Whoever you pick must be able to blend in with existing cast NOT create an entirely new spin off. IF the show winds up being a success without tia and pooch; im sure they will realize that they messed up big time by leaving. But it all remains to be seen. I say keep scouting for other faes and fine (not who's pretty) but who "fits". Good luck BET, I will be watching-fell in love with brandy and jason. God bless:)

by Jennifer10
11:44 am - Jun 23, '12

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by Anomaly
2:58 pm - Jun 23, '12

His face makes me sad.

by Serria Says dot com
11:13 am - Jun 23, '12

Lol Lol! Can't stop laughing

Lol Lol! Can't stop laughing at this comment! Hilarious!

by Lauri N Tx
6:44 am - Jun 25, '12

It amazes me that 99% of you

It amazes me that 99% of you are saying this man is "not cute at all". Granted, he's not my cup of tea either. But he is a handsome guy.

by Anonymous
11:16 am - Jun 23, '12

The show is going to be

The show is going to be cancelled again. There was no point in even reviving it. I don't know if anyone still even watches it. The storyline has become kinda wack, and it's not even funny anymore.

by Chantel
10:59 am - Jun 23, '12

Its a bad picture black

Its a bad picture black women. He is handsome in other photos. Natasha chose bad picture for you to make negative remarks.

by Anonymous
8:44 am - Jun 23, '12

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Trick scram with these ratchet comments...why so bitter?! SMH...

by Anonymous
9:54 am - Jun 23, '12

LOL, you show told me...

by Anonymous
10:25 am - Jun 23, '12

R.I.P. The Game! It's been a

R.I.P. The Game! It's been a hella run but after Brittany Daniel left the show wasn't the same and now since Pooch and Tia is gone the show is losing fans. Won't be tuning in.

by Anonymous
1:15 am - Jun 23, '12

They just dont like spending

They just dont like spending $$$$...hope he can act GO TO CUTEPIECES.COM GET REGISTERED FOR HOT PIECES @ LOW PRICES$$$$

by rockhardtalk
12:18 am - Jun 23, '12

It'd be better if BET had

It'd be better if BET had given these two their own show instead of setting them up to fail.

by @ad_chick
11:55 pm - Jun 22, '12

No thanks!

by medschoolmelanie
9:15 pm - Jun 22, '12

The fans petitioned to get

The fans petitioned to get this show back and BET messed it up. This show was on it's way out before Melanie and Derwin left.

by Anonymous
9:03 pm - Jun 22, '12

I think they're doing this

I think they're doing this purposely to end the Game once and for all....... not bashing the newbies in anyway....but season 6 will be the last of the game :( gonna miss this show, the show is Mel and Derwin, it was based on them after all....... hope and pray that the next good black comedy doesn't take long to surface ............

by fayva
9:02 pm - Jun 22, '12

No, I am not feeling this.

No, I am not feeling this. BET might as well kiss The Game adios. They've already lost viewers. This last shyt they pulled is going to sink them. As a long-time fan of the show, I'm pizzed that BET f'd up my show! Bye Derwin and Melanie.

by Sunflower Jones
7:51 pm - Jun 22, '12

Random...... My maiden name

Random...... My maiden name is Westbrook.

by Say Werd
7:28 pm - Jun 22, '12

No thanks and adding Lauren

No thanks and adding Lauren London....definitely not watching anymore. it's been real The Game!

by Laila
7:19 pm - Jun 22, '12

Srry, but he's not tht

Srry, but he's not tht attractive. His body better be BANGING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by ShreveportShawty
7:22 pm - Jun 22, '12

I am 100% positive that the

I am 100% positive that the ONLY ONE's who find this dude cute IS HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS who r up here commenting. POOCH HALL is FIONE. Period. So the "same lame ass" person who keeps posting otherwise is a LIAR and has some "relationship" with this ugly lame looking as dude. This actor is basic looking and comes off as CORNY!

by Anonymous
7:18 pm - Jun 22, '12

really BET; yall manage to

really BET; yall manage to f*ck up everything

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by Millionairetag.com
7:11 pm - Jun 22, '12

two thumbs down

*two thumbs down*

by Anonymous
6:50 pm - Jun 22, '12

Ya'll are fking blind if you

Ya'll are fking blind if you think this guy isn't cute and Pooch is...YUCK. And let's hope Jay at least dates black women in real life unlike your beloved Pooch!

by PacificGirl
6:39 pm - Jun 22, '12

Not that it matters to me who

Not that it matters to me who anyone dates/marries...BUT Pooch Hall's wife IS NOT white. She is Cape Verdean...you know that small group in Africa?? Also, you can look at her and see that she is NOT white, just really light skinned.

by Anonymous
11:14 am - Jun 23, '12

ugh i just googled his

ugh i just googled his wife......ANOTHER SELL OUT in the industry wow smfhh...that guy is still not cuter than pooch tho lolol

by litebrite
7:10 pm - Jun 22, '12

I thought Pooch was married?

I thought Pooch was married? Oh well...

by Feline
7:06 pm - Jun 22, '12

He is, she's white...

by The808
7:07 pm - Jun 22, '12

Lol I'm so done with this

Lol I'm so done with this show and BET. They have managed to completely ruin it.

by Anonymous
6:37 pm - Jun 22, '12

no :( he's not cuter than my

no :( he's not cuter than my pooch hall lol

by litebrite
6:15 pm - Jun 22, '12

not even close

by Anonymous
6:36 pm - Jun 22, '12

lol

by litebrite
7:10 pm - Jun 22, '12

He's cute, and I'm sure he's

He's cute, and I'm sure he's probably even cuter now than the old picture they posted. In any case, i think it's good they got new characters. The show will go in a much different direction, which is good. Change is good people!! Tia & Pooch ran their course, and now its time for someone else to contribute. Give them a chance, that's all i' saying..