Armchair Casting Director: 'The Mentalist'

By Michael Ausiello
Published on July 28, 2010 08:59PM EDT

Van Pelt’s gettin’ some! The Mentalist is currently casting a potential love interest for Amanda Righetti. The deets…

Craig O’Laughlin: In his late 20s to early 30s, Craig is a football player-turned-FBI agent. Translation: Actors with fewer than six packs need not apply. The role is recurring.

ACD suggestion: Eric Winter.

Got casting tips of your own? Post ’em below!

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